Ridge Road over Kipling Street
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .6 MI N of I-70 · Structure no. ARVA-RE-3.08-02
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,719
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Kipling Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Kipling Street in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,127 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Kipling Street built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Ridge Road over Kipling Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Kipling Street carry?
About 2,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Kipling Street?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Kipling Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.