US Bridges

20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · North of 20th ST · Structure no. D-03-V-045(A)

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,522 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
11,012
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,223 by 2041. The structure is 3,522 ft (1,073.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th ST Hov
CrossesRoads | River | RR
LocationNorth of 20th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76139, -105
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,522 ft (1,073.5 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,012 (2021)
Projected traffic12,223 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR 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 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR carry?

About 11,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR?

The structure is 3,522 ft (1,073.5 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20th ST Hov over Roads | River | RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.