US Bridges

EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · .2 Miles West of Tower RD · Structure no. D-25-FC-020A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,732
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 14,732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,353 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB E 56th Avenue
CrossesBike Path and Flow First
Location.2 Miles West of Tower RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79834, -104.77794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,732 (2021)
Projected traffic16,353 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First carry?

About 14,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns EB E 56th Avenue over Bike Path and Flow First?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.