US Bridges

E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Union Ave over I-25 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-151

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 33 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,137 by 2041. The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Union Ave EB
CrossesRtd Tracks | Belleview a
LocationUnion Ave over I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62838, -104.90458
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.9 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2021)
Projected traffic4,137 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway 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 E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a?

The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E Union Ave EB over Rtd Tracks | Belleview a?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.