York Street over South Platte River
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of Brighton Blvd · Structure no. COMC-01-0.60-02
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
York Street over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying York Street over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,359 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,867 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was York Street over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is York Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does York Street over South Platte River carry?
About 8,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is York Street over South Platte River?
The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns York Street over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.