US Bridges

Broadway over US 285 Ml

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · In Englewood · Structure no. F-17-B

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over US 285 Ml is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over US 285 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 24,182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,502 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesUS 285 Ml
LocationIn Englewood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6513, -104.9875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,182 (2024)
Projected traffic29,502 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$438,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over US 285 Ml built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over US 285 Ml 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over US 285 Ml carry?

About 24,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over US 285 Ml?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over US 285 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.