US Bridges

Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal

Poor

Adams County, Colorado · .2 MI S of 144th Avenue · Structure no. ADA17N-143.2078

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPicadilly Road
CrossesBurlington Canal
Location.2 MI S of 144th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.95554, -104.73334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2021)
Projected traffic3,224 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Burlington Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Picadilly Road over Burlington Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.