US Bridges

Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Fox Hollow Golf Course · Structure no. LKWD-02-0.10-03

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hollow Lane
CrossesBear Creek Tributary
LocationFox Hollow Golf Course
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.65956, -105.13112
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2021)
Projected traffic565 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Hollow Lane 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 Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hollow Lane over Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.