US Bridges

US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · US HWY 285 over S Pierce · Structure no. F-16-WK

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,350 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 285 Nbnd
CrossesS. Pierce Street
LocationUS HWY 285 over S Pierce
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.65291, -105.07176
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2020)
Projected traffic31,350 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street 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 S. Pierce Street carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 Nbnd over S. Pierce Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.