Bowles Ave over South Platte River
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.25 MI W of Santa Fe · Structure no. F-16-JM
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,802
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowles Ave over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowles Ave over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 15,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,279 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowles Ave over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowles Ave over South Platte River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bowles Ave over South Platte River carry?
About 15,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowles Ave over South Platte River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Bowles Ave over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.