Mineral Avenue over South Platte River
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Santa Fe DR · Structure no. LTND.970-02.151
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,082
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mineral Avenue over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mineral Avenue over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 32,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,140 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mineral Avenue over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mineral Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mineral Avenue over South Platte River carry?
About 32,082 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mineral Avenue over South Platte River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Mineral Avenue over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.