WB 20th ST over S Platte River
FairDenver County, Colorado · E of I-25 at S Platte R · Structure no. D-03-V-052
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,167
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB 20th ST over S Platte River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying WB 20th ST over S Platte River 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 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 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,955 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB 20th ST over S Platte River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB 20th ST over S 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 WB 20th ST over S Platte River carry?
About 7,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is WB 20th ST over S Platte River?
The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns WB 20th ST over S Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.