US Bridges

WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.35 MI East of I25 · Structure no. D-03-V-160

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,345 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
31,795
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 years old, older 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 31,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,292 by 2041. The structure is 1,345 ft (409.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB 6th Ave
CrossesBnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa
Location0.35 MI East of I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72556, -105.00588
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,345 ft (409.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,795 (2021)
Projected traffic35,292 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa carry?

About 31,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa?

The structure is 1,345 ft (409.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns WB 6th Ave over Bnf RR | Rtd | Mariposa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.