US Bridges

120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 1.5 MI W of US85 · Structure no. ADA120-09.5E309

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
702 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,991
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River 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 8,991 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,688 by 2041. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries120th Ave Ebnd
CrossesS. Platte River
Location1.5 MI W of US85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91228, -104.88246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length702 ft (214.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,991 (2021)
Projected traffic11,688 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River built?

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

What condition is 120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River 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 S. Platte River carry?

About 8,991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River?

The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Ave Ebnd over S. Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.