US Bridges

17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Union Station · Structure no. D-28-MS-060

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,803
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,661 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 582 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries17th Street | Ches
CrossesUnion Station Bus Depot
Location0.1 MI W of Union Station
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75428, -105.00144
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width582 ft (177.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,803 (2021)
Projected traffic8,661 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot 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 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot carry?

About 7,803 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 582 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Street | Ches over Union Station Bus Depot?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.