US Bridges

SH 95 Ml over RR Spur

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · In Westminster · Structure no. E-16-IM

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 Ml over RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 Ml over RR Spur in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,860 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 95 Ml
CrossesRR Spur
LocationIn Westminster
RouteState Highway 95A
Coordinates39.85196, -105.05285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,860 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 95 Ml over RR Spur built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 Ml over RR Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 Ml over RR Spur carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 Ml over RR Spur?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 Ml over RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.