US Bridges

120th Street over Nwp

Fair

Broomfield County, Colorado · 4.77 MI from I-25 · Structure no. NWP-04.77

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,189
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

120th Street over Nwp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Street over Nwp in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries120th Street
CrossesNwp
Location4.77 MI from I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96724, -105.07191
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,189 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 120th Street over Nwp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Street over Nwp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 120th Street over Nwp carry?

About 4,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 120th Street over Nwp?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Street over Nwp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.