US Bridges

SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · In Aurora · Structure no. F-17-KK

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,343 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,860 by 2040. The structure is 1,343 ft (409.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 83 Ramp to I225
CrossesI225 SH83 Ramp
LocationIn Aurora
RouteState Highway 83A
Coordinates39.65815, -104.84113
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,343 ft (409.2 m)
Longest span254 ft (77.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,860 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp?

The structure is 1,343 ft (409.2 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83 Ramp to I225 over I225 SH83 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.