US Bridges

SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · S. of I-25 at Colo. Blvd · Structure no. F-17-NP

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,120 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 716 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 2 Colo. Blvd
CrossesLrt
LocationS. of I-25 at Colo. Blvd
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.68096, -104.94097
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width716 ft (218.3 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,120 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 716 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Colo. Blvd over Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.