US Bridges

Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .5 MI S of Littleton Blvd · Structure no. LTNC.021-03.059

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,671
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,671 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,459 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Street
CrossesRailroad and Lrt
Location.5 MI S of Littleton Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60944, -105.01629
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,671 (2021)
Projected traffic15,459 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt carry?

About 12,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Street over Railroad and Lrt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.