US Bridges

NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 1.0 MI North of I-70 · Structure no. D-31-PB-160

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,445
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 61,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,204 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Pena Blvd
CrossesGreen Valley Ranch Blvd
Location1.0 MI North of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.78343, -104.79045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,445 (2021)
Projected traffic68,204 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd carry?

About 61,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB Pena Blvd over Green Valley Ranch Blvd?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.