US Bridges

39th Avenue over Lena Gulch

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just W of Kipling ST · Structure no. WTRE-02-1.05-08

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th Avenue over Lena Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying 39th Avenue over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries39th Avenue
CrossesLena Gulch
LocationJust W of Kipling ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77113, -105.11025
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2021)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 39th Avenue over Lena Gulch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 39th Avenue over Lena Gulch carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 39th Avenue over Lena Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 39th Avenue over Lena Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.