SH 7 Ml over South Platte River
GoodAdams County, Colorado · W. Edge of Brighton · Structure no. E-17-ADR
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Ml over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Ml over South Platte River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Ml over South Platte River 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 SH 7 Ml over South Platte River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.