Pierce Street over Weir Gulch
FairJefferson County, Colorado · At Kentucky Avenue · Structure no. LKWD-04-0.50-01
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Street over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Pierce Street over Weir Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 6,278 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Street over Weir Gulch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Pierce Street over Weir Gulch 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 Pierce Street over Weir Gulch carry?
About 6,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pierce Street over Weir Gulch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Street over Weir Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.