State Highway 67 over South Platte River
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · 5 MI North of Deckers · Structure no. E-6-4A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 67 over South Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 67 over South Platte River in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 67 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 67 over South Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does State Highway 67 over South Platte River carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 67 over South Platte River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 67 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.