US Bridges

Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Inter 49th and Quebec · Structure no. D-04-BOST-038

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,135
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthfield Blvd |
CrossesQuebec Street
LocationInter 49th and Quebec
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78563, -104.90007
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,135 (2021)
Projected traffic15,690 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street 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 Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street carry?

About 14,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Northfield Blvd | over Quebec Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.