US Bridges

20th Avenue over Lena Gulch

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Inlet Maple Grove Reservr · Structure no. LKWD-07-0.00-01

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Avenue over Lena Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying 20th Avenue over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,223 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries20th Avenue
CrossesLena Gulch
LocationInlet Maple Grove Reservr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74733, -105.13575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2021)
Projected traffic8,223 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20th Avenue over Lena Gulch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Avenue over Lena 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 2021.

How much traffic does 20th Avenue over Lena Gulch carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 20th Avenue over Lena Gulch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Avenue over Lena Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.