US Bridges

168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 Mile W. of Peoria St. · Structure no. ADA168-10.8N69A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,622
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,009 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries168th Avenue
CrossesBrantner Ditch
Location0.2 Mile W. of Peoria St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00034, -104.84881
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,622 (2021)
Projected traffic6,009 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 168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th Avenue over Brantner 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch carry?

About 4,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Avenue over Brantner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.