US Bridges

NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.7 Miles South of W Flor · Structure no. F-16-PN

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,960 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Ramp to W Evans
CrossesS Santa Fe Dr/Us 85
Location0.7 Miles South of W Flor
RouteU.S. Route 85B
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6788, -104.9936
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesHighway
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 NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85 built?

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

What condition is NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85 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 NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85 carry?

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

How long is NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NW Ramp to W Evans over S Santa Fe Dr/Us 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.