US Bridges

SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Hampden Ave./ Parker RD · Structure no. F-17-KX

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,060 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 83 Ramp
CrossesPedestrian/Bikeway
LocationHampden Ave./ Parker RD
RouteState Highway 83A
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.65323, -104.83091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2020)
Projected traffic88,060 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway built?

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

What condition is SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway carry?

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

How long is SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83 Ramp over Pedestrian/Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.