US Bridges

Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · .5 MI E of I-25 S of Spee · Structure no. D-03-V-090

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElitch Circle
CrossesElitch Parking Lot
Location.5 MI E of I-25 S of Spee
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75162, -105.00869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elitch Circle over Elitch 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 Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot?

The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Elitch Circle over Elitch Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.