US Bridges

120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 2 MI W of US85 · Structure no. ADA120-07.9E305

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,443
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,276 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries120th Ave Ebnd
CrossesRiverdale RD
Location2 MI W of US85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91419, -104.89305
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,443 (2021)
Projected traffic12,276 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD carry?

About 9,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Ave Ebnd over Riverdale RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.