US Bridges

Oxford Avenue over South Platte River

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .5 MI E of S Federal Blvd · Structure no. SHER-01-0.50-1A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,227
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Avenue over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Avenue over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,917 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOxford Avenue
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location.5 MI E of S Federal Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6425, -105.01556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,227 (2021)
Projected traffic14,917 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oxford Avenue over South Platte River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Avenue over South Platte River 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 Oxford Avenue over South Platte River carry?

About 12,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Avenue over South Platte River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Avenue over South Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.