Henderson Road over South Platte River
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.2 M W of Brighton Blvd · Structure no. ADA124-9.848
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,367
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henderson Road over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Henderson Road over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,178 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henderson Road over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henderson 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 Henderson Road over South Platte River carry?
About 9,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Henderson Road over South Platte River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Henderson Road over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.