US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River
FairDenver County, Colorado · In Denver on So Santa Fe · Structure no. F-16-IL
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,070 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml Sbnd 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Sbnd over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.