WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads
GoodDenver County, Colorado · WB Auraria Pkwy Ramp · Structure no. D-03-V-210
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 946 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,164 by 2041. The structure is 946 ft (288.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads carry?
About 12,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads?
The structure is 946 ft (288.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns WB Auraria Pkwy over 5th Street and Railroads?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.