WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way
FairDenver County, Colorado · East of QUEBEC/I-270 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-044
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way is a prestressed concrete slab carrying WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,895 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way carry?
About 17,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns WB 49th Avenue over Spruce Way?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.