US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr

Good

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. E-17-XX

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,390 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesUP RR Rtd Lr
LocationIn Denver
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates39.77597, -104.94047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2020)
Projected traffic54,390 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over UP RR Rtd Lr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.