20th Street over Platte Street
FairDenver County, Colorado · 20th ST over Platte ST · Structure no. D-03-V-054
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,893
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
20th Street over Platte Street is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 20th Street over Platte Street 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 18,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,971 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 114 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 20th Street over Platte Street built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 20th Street over Platte Street 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 Street over Platte Street carry?
About 18,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 20th Street over Platte Street?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns 20th Street over Platte Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.