US Bridges

Yale Avenue over Local Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Hoyt Court · Structure no. LKWD-02-1.00-01

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Avenue over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Yale Avenue over Local Drainage 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 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYale Avenue
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI W of Hoyt Court
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66774, -105.10457
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2021)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yale Avenue over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Avenue over Local Drainage 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 2021.

How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yale Avenue over Local Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Avenue over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.