US Bridges

SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 1.1 MI W of JCT US 85 · Structure no. E-17-VA

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2040. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH44 ML(104th Ave)
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location1.1 MI W of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 44A
Coordinates39.88509, -104.90298
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,660 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH44 ML(104th Ave) 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 SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH44 ML(104th Ave) over South Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.