US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over S Platte River

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.3 Miles North of W Miss · Structure no. D-02-PR-210

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over S Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kentucky Ave over S Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesS Platte River
Location0.3 Miles North of W Miss
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69961, -104.993
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kentucky Ave over S Platte River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave over S 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 Kentucky Ave over S Platte River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Kentucky Ave over S Platte River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over S Platte River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.