US Bridges

Buckley Road over Obrian Canal

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 Mile N of 120th Ave · Structure no. ADA14N-122.0096

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Road over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Buckley Road over Obrian Canal in Adams 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 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 12,176 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,829 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckley Road
CrossesObrian Canal
Location0.2 Mile N of 120th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91799, -104.79007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,176 (2021)
Projected traffic15,829 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Buckley Road over Obrian Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Road over Obrian Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buckley Road over Obrian Canal carry?

About 12,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Road over Obrian Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Road over Obrian Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.