US Bridges

Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .5 MI E of Wadsworth Blvd · Structure no. WST18-14-J

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesZephyr Street
CrossesChurch Ranch Boulevard
Location.5 MI E of Wadsworth Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.88121, -105.08734
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Zephyr Street over Church Ranch Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.