Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch
GoodDenver County, Colorado · Just W. of Havana ST · Structure no. D-20-MB-786
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,679
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,624 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch carry?
About 17,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Westbound 56th Ave over Montbello Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.