US Bridges

Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of 75th Ave · Structure no. D-31-PB-440

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,239
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C is a concrete culvert carrying Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 69,239 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,855 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 503 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPena Boulevard
CrossesSecond Creek | W Plaza C
Location0.2 MI W of 75th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83327, -104.73006
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width503 ft (153.4 m)
Roadway width237 ft (72.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,239 (2021)
Projected traffic76,855 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C 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 Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C carry?

About 69,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 503 ft wide.

Who owns Pena Boulevard over Second Creek | W Plaza C?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.