Florida Ave over South Platte River
FairDenver County, Colorado · Just E of S Platte Riv DR · Structure no. D-02-PR-250
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,951
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Florida Ave over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florida Ave over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,935 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Florida Ave over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Florida Ave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Florida Ave over South Platte River carry?
About 8,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Florida Ave over South Platte River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Florida Ave over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.