US Bridges

Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail

Good

Adams County, Colorado · W 62nd Pkwy · Structure no. ADA2.6N-60.345

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOsage Street
CrossesBNSF Mainline/Light Rail
LocationW 62nd Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80528, -105.00529
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Street over BNSF Mainline/Light Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.