US Bridges

Hamilton Pl over South Platte River

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .2 MI W of Santa Fe · Structure no. SHER-02-0.20-02

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,811
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Pl over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Pl over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton Pl
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location.2 MI W of Santa Fe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65439, -105.00606
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hamilton Pl over South Platte River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Pl 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 Hamilton Pl over South Platte River carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Pl over South Platte River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Pl over South Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.