Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 200 Ft W of Kipling Pkwy · Structure no. LKWD-02-0.10-01
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,589
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,589 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,628 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary carry?
About 13,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.
Who owns Dartmouth Avenue over Bear Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.