US Bridges

Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Central Park Blvd at I-70 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-039

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,513
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7 in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, 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 24,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,210 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Park Blvd
CrossesI270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7
LocationCentral Park Blvd at I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77714, -104.88289
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,513 (2021)
Projected traffic27,210 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7 built?

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

What condition is Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7 carry?

About 24,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Central Park Blvd over I270 on Ramp | Eb/Wb I7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.