US Bridges

Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. E-16-QQ

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,331
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R is a concrete frame carrying Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,007 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to Park Av R
CrossesRamp to 38th Street R
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 25A
Coordinates39.77001, -104.99259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,331 (2024)
Projected traffic27,007 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R carry?

About 24,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Park Av R over Ramp to 38th Street R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.