US Bridges

SH 265 Ml over UP RR

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-GI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 265 Ml over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 265 Ml over UP RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,955 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 265 Ml
CrossesUP RR
LocationCommerce City
RouteState Highway 265A
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.79672, -104.95361
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,955 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 265 Ml over UP RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 265 Ml over UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 265 Ml over UP RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 265 Ml over UP RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 265 Ml over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.