US Bridges

Youngfield Court over Local Drainage

Poor

Jefferson County, Colorado · N of Alameda at Park Ser. · Structure no. LKWD-04-0.00-01

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngfield Court over Local Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Youngfield Court over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungfield Court
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationN of Alameda at Park Ser.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.70165, -105.14104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2021)
Projected traffic1,679 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 Youngfield Court over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngfield Court over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Youngfield Court over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Youngfield Court over Local Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Youngfield Court over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.