US Bridges

SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Sheridan 1.3 MI N of I 70 · Structure no. E-16-YD

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,050 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 95 Ml
CrossesUP RR RR Spur Lt Rail
LocationSheridan 1.3 MI N of I 70
RouteState Highway 95A
Coordinates39.8025, -105.05278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,050 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail 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 UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 Ml over UP RR RR Spur Lt Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.