US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River

Fair Condition54 years old44,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyDenver
LocationIn Denver On So Santa Fe
CarriesUS 85 Ml Sbnd
CrossesSouth Platte River
Coordinates39.69250, -104.99440

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length214.6 ft (65.4 m)
Max Span105.6 ft (32.2 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area843.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic44,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberF-16-IL

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