US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Between 16th and 17th Str · Structure no. D-28-MS-130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,302
2021 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,105 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesTabor Center Utility Cor
LocationBetween 16th and 17th Str
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74859, -104.99649
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (126 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,302 (2021)
Projected traffic8,105 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor carry?

About 7,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor?

The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Street over Tabor Center Utility Cor?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).