US Bridges

Brighton Blvd over Race Court

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.6 Miles North of I-70 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-170A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,710
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Blvd over Race Court is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Blvd over Race Court in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,448 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrighton Blvd
CrossesRace Court
Location0.6 Miles North of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78764, -104.96433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,710 (2021)
Projected traffic7,448 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brighton Blvd over Race Court built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Blvd over Race Court 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 Brighton Blvd over Race Court carry?

About 6,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Blvd over Race Court?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Blvd over Race Court?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.