US Bridges

Havana Street over Sand Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of Smith Road · Structure no. D-19-SC-050A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,787
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havana Street over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Havana Street over Sand Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHavana Street
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Smith Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76362, -104.86589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,787 (2021)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Havana Street over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Havana Street over Sand Creek 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 Havana Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 13,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Havana Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Havana Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.