US Bridges

W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .1 MI E Sheridan S 120th · Structure no. WST19-10-E

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage is a concrete frame carrying W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mall Entrance
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.1 MI E Sheridan S 120th
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.91389, -105.05111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage 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 W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Mall Entrance over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.