Research Road over Lena Gulch
Jefferson County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Research Road over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,445 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 159 of the 468 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated good (34.0%); 30 (6.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 110 ft |
| Location | 0.1 mi N of S Golden Rd |
| NBI structure number | F-21-100 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 70 Ml over Garrison Street | 1967 | 118,000 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml over Carr Street | 1967 | 118,000 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml over SH 121 Ml | 1996 | 118,000 | Fair |
| US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/sheridan Ave. | 2011 | 114,000 | Good |
| I-70 Ml over SH 72 Ml/ward Road | 2024 | 112,000 | Good |
| I70 Ml over Light Rail | 2010 | 106,000 | Fair |
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