US 285 Ml over Bear Creek

Fair Condition33 years old62,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyDenver
Location.2 Mi E Of Sheridan BLVD
CarriesUS 285 Ml
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates39.65353, -105.04898

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length250.3 ft (76.3 m)
Max Span121.1 ft (36.9 m)
Deck Width134.2 ft (40.9 m)
Deck Area3120.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1993

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic62,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberF-16-RU

Nearby Bridges

US 285 Ml over SH 95 Ml 0.2 mi Good SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek 0.2 mi Poor SH 95 Ml Sbnd over Bear Creek 0.2 mi Poor US 285 Ml over Raleigh Street 0.4 mi Fair S Sheridan BLVD over Southwesterly Gulches 0.7 mi Good Lowell BLVD over Bear Creek 0.8 mi Fair W Quincy Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches 1.2 mi Fair US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street 1.2 mi Good US 285 Ml Sbnd over Pierce Street 1.2 mi Good SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek 1.3 mi Poor