US Bridges

WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Havana ST · Structure no. D-20-MB-792

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,176
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 22,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,615 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWB 56th Avenue
CrossesPedestrian Path
Location0.5 MI W of Havana ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79846, -104.87805
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,176 (2021)
Projected traffic24,615 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path 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 WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path carry?

About 22,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns WB 56th Avenue over Pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.