US Bridges

Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 2.06 MI N of JCT US 285 · Structure no. F-16-PL

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
489 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,960 by 2040. The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Evans Ave SE
CrossesRamp to Evans Ave[se] R
Location2.06 MI N of JCT US 285
RouteU.S. Route 85B
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.678, -104.9932
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (149.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2020)
Projected traffic91,960 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
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 Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R?

The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Evans Ave SE over Ramp to Evans Ave[se] R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.