US Bridges

Quebec Street over I-270

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.34 MI N of JCT I-70 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-037

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,188
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quebec Street over I-270 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quebec Street over I-270 in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 48,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,489 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuebec Street
CrossesI-270
Location0.34 MI N of JCT I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78301, -104.90112
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,188 (2021)
Projected traffic53,489 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Quebec Street over I-270 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quebec Street over I-270 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 Quebec Street over I-270 carry?

About 48,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quebec Street over I-270?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Quebec Street over I-270?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.