US Bridges

Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd |

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just W of Wazee Street · Structure no. D-03-V-032A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,318
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd | is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd | in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 23,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,883 by 2041. The structure is 613 ft (186.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Ave W | 23rd
CrossesCoors Field Lot | Rtd |
LocationJust W of Wazee Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75804, -104.99177
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length613 ft (186.9 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,318 (2021)
Projected traffic25,883 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd | built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd | 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd | carry?

About 23,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd |?

The structure is 613 ft (186.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave W | 23rd over Coors Field Lot | Rtd |?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.