US Bridges

Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · West of Park Ave West · Structure no. D-03-V-038A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,420
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 9,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,457 by 2041. The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWewatta ST Ramp
CrossesRailroad/Rtd
LocationWest of Park Ave West
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.75827, -104.99499
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length618 ft (188.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,420 (2021)
Projected traffic10,457 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/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 Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd carry?

About 9,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd?

The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Wewatta ST Ramp over Railroad/Rtd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.