US Bridges

Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Pena Blvd over 40th Ave · Structure no. E-17-RX

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp/Pena Blvd Nbd
Crosses40th Ave Ml R
LocationPena Blvd over 40th Ave
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77249, -104.79052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,200 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R built?

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

What condition is Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R 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 Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Pena Blvd Nbd over 40th Ave Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.