Nelson Street over Lena Gulch
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI South of 38th Ave · Structure no. WTRE-02-0.80-03
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Street over Lena Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Nelson 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 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Street over Lena Gulch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson Street 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 Nelson Street over Lena Gulch carry?
About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Street over Lena Gulch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Street over Lena Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.