US Bridges

136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Just E of Potomac Street · Structure no. ADA136-12.0N099

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,668
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,068 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries136th Avenue
CrossesFulton Lateral
LocationJust E of Potomac Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.94328, -104.82763
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,668 (2021)
Projected traffic6,068 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral carry?

About 4,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 136th Avenue over Fulton Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.