US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .2 MI S of JCT I76 · Structure no. E-17-UH

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,034
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16,034 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,844 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesBNSF RR
Location.2 MI S of JCT I76
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90619, -104.82406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,034 (2021)
Projected traffic20,844 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2 Ml over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 2 Ml over BNSF 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR carry?

About 16,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.