US Bridges

152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 Mile E of Harvest RD · Structure no. ADA152-19.1N122

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,901
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 5,901 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,672 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries152nd Avenue
CrossesHudson Canal
Location0.2 Mile E of Harvest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.97246, -104.69534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,901 (2021)
Projected traffic7,672 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 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 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal 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 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal carry?

About 5,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 152nd Avenue over Hudson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.