US Bridges

Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just S of 18th Avenue · Structure no. LKWD-06-0.04-04

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Depew ST over Sloans Lake 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 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,035 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDepew ST
CrossesSloans Lake Drainage
LocationJust S of 18th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74548, -105.05794
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2021)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage built?

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

What condition is Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage 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 Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Depew ST over Sloans Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.