US Bridges

SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave.

Good

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

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,060 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 83 Ml/Parker RD
CrossesHampden Ave.
LocationIn Aurora
RouteState Highway 83A
Coordinates39.65225, -104.83078
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2020)
Projected traffic88,060 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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/Parker RD over Hampden Ave. built?

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

What condition is SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave. carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave.?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83 Ml/Parker RD over Hampden Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.