US Bridges

20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Ramp from 20th Hov to 19T · Structure no. D-03-V-046

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries20th Hov/Dut Ramp
CrossesRr/Parking Lot
LocationRamp from 20th Hov to 19T
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.75639, -104.99715
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot built?

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

What condition is 20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot 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 Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Hov/Dut Ramp over Rr/Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.