NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue
FairDenver County, Colorado · 1.5 MI North of I-70 · Structure no. D-31-PB-210
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,351
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue 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 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 54,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,330 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue 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 E 56th Avenue carry?
About 54,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NB Pena Blvd over E 56th Avenue?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.