US Bridges

136th Ave over Fulton Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · .4 MI W of Sable BLVD/SH2 · Structure no. ADA136-12.1

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,602
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Ave over Fulton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 136th Ave over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,382 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries136th Ave
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location.4 MI W of Sable BLVD/SH2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.94328, -104.82538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2021)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Ave over Fulton Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th Ave over Fulton Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 136th Ave over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 136th Ave over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 136th Ave over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.