SH 26 Ml over South Platte River
FairDenver County, Colorado · I 25 & Alameda in Den · Structure no. F-16-BI
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 26 Ml over South Platte River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 26 Ml over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 114 years old, older 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,840 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 26 Ml over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 26 Ml over South Platte River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 26 Ml over South Platte River carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 26 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns SH 26 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.