8th Ave over South Platte River
GoodDenver County, Colorado · Just West of Zuni Street · Structure no. D-02-PR-150A
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,305
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Ave over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 8th Ave over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,305 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,975 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Ave over South Platte River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Ave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Ave over South Platte River carry?
About 20,305 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 8th Ave over South Platte River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Ave over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.