US Bridges

Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 21.01 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-21.01C

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,916 by 2038. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesSmith Road & UPRR
Location21.01 MI from I25
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74836, -104.7175
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 E over Smith Road & UPRR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over Smith Road & UPRR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.