W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte
FairDenver County, Colorado · Just West of Zuni Street · Structure no. D-02-PR-130A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,825
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte in Denver 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 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 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,466 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte carry?
About 5,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns W 13th Avenue over S Platte Rvr | S Platte?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.