US Bridges

SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · In Golden · Structure no. E-16-HG

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,760 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 58 Ml
CrossesFord Street Wash
LocationIn Golden
RouteState Highway 58A
Coordinates39.76116, -105.22372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,760 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58 Ml over Ford Street Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.