US Bridges

Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Pena Blvd over I70 Ml · Structure no. E-17-RV

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 28,051 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,466 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPena Blvd Nbnd Rmp
CrossesAirport Blvd Sbnd
LocationPena Blvd over I70 Ml
RouteCity Street 70A
Coordinates39.76946, -104.79157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,051 (2024)
Projected traffic36,466 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$411,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd carry?

About 28,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pena Blvd Nbnd Rmp over Airport Blvd Sbnd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.