US Bridges

Picadilly Road over Third Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.3 MI North of 96th Ave · Structure no. ADA17N-106.6319

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picadilly Road over Third Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Picadilly Road over Third Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPicadilly Road
CrossesThird Creek
Location1.3 MI North of 96th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.89168, -104.7322
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2021)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Picadilly Road over Third Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picadilly Road over Third Creek 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 Picadilly Road over Third Creek carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Picadilly Road over Third Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Picadilly Road over Third Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.