US Bridges

Parfet Street over Lena Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of 32nd Avenue · Structure no. WTRE-02-0.70-02

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
746
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parfet Street over Lena Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parfet Street over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParfet Street
CrossesLena Gulch
Location0.7 MI N of 32nd Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76755, -105.12138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2021)
Projected traffic858 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parfet Street over Lena Gulch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parfet Street over Lena 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 Parfet Street over Lena Gulch carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parfet Street over Lena Gulch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Parfet Street over Lena Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.