US Bridges

Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.25 MI S of 56th Ave · Structure no. D-28-MS-200

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,076
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail is a concrete arch - deck carrying Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,076 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,625 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Park Blvd
CrossesNorthfield Trail
Location0.25 MI S of 56th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7947, -104.88399
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,076 (2021)
Projected traffic15,625 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail carry?

About 14,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Central Park Blvd over Northfield Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.