South Prince ST over South Platte River
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Santa Fe · Structure no. LTNB.232-03.000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,025
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Prince ST over South Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Prince ST over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,025 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,571 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Prince ST over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Prince ST over South Platte River 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does South Prince ST over South Platte River carry?
About 7,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Prince ST over South Platte River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns South Prince ST over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.