US Bridges

Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of I70 · Structure no. D-03-V-300

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
803 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,939
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 13 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 27,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,012 by 2041. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Park Blvd
CrossesSmith RD | UPRR | Sand C
Location0.5 MI S of I70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76993, -104.88849
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,939 (2021)
Projected traffic31,012 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C carry?

About 27,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Central Park Blvd over Smith RD | UPRR | Sand C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.