Kipling Street over Bear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · .5 MI S of Morrison RD · Structure no. LKWD-01-0.60-1A
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,249
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipling Street over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kipling Street over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,887 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipling Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kipling Street over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Kipling Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kipling Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Kipling Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.