US Bridges

Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Btwn Highland DR & 9th Av · Structure no. LKWD-05-2.40-03

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVance Street
CrossesLakewood Gulch
LocationBtwn Highland DR & 9th Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72894, -105.07847
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic401 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Vance Street over Lakewood Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.