SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek
GoodDenver County, Colorado · .8 Mi. N. of 285 · Structure no. F-16-YR
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,480 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.