US Bridges

46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Btwn Coliseum-Stock Show · Structure no. D-08-PU-012

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,805
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,224 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries46th Avenue
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationBtwn Coliseum-Stock Show
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77975, -104.97073
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,805 (2021)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 3,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 46th Avenue over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.