Mckay Road over South Platte River
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.4 Mile N of 96th Avenue · Structure no. ADA097-07.4N048
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,861
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckay Road over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mckay Road over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,861 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,719 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckay Road over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckay Road over South Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Mckay Road over South Platte River carry?
About 12,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mckay Road over South Platte River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mckay Road over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.