US Bridges

Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just S of Platte Riv DR · Structure no. SHER-07-0.10-01

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,153
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 11,153 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,606 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverpoint Pkwy
CrossesSouth Platte River
LocationJust S of Platte Riv DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65078, -105.00974
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,153 (2021)
Projected traffic13,606 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverpoint Pkwy 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 Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River carry?

About 11,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Riverpoint Pkwy over South Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.