US Bridges

SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · I225 & Parker Road · Structure no. F-17-KS

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,960 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 83 Ml
CrossesOver Vaughn Way
LocationI225 & Parker Road
RouteState Highway 83A
Coordinates39.65742, -104.83753
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 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2020)
Projected traffic91,960 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ml over Over Vaughn Way built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way 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 Ml over Over Vaughn Way carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83 Ml over Over Vaughn Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.