US Bridges

Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · .3 MI S of Colfax · Structure no. F-16-XJ

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Blvd
CrossesLight Rail & Wtrdrai
Location.3 MI S of Colfax
RouteState Highway 95A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.73496, -105.05323
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Blvd over Light Rail & Wtrdrai?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.