US Bridges

US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · US HWY 285 over SH 121/WA · Structure no. F-16-WI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml in Jefferson 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,380 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesUS 285 Nbnd
CrossesSH 121 Ml
LocationUS HWY 285 over SH 121/WA
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.65272, -105.08111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2020)
Projected traffic30,380 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 Nbnd over SH 121 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.