US Bridges

Harvest Road over Hudson Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 Mile S of 152nd Ave · Structure no. ADA19N-150.0123

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Road over Hudson Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvest Road over Hudson Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvest Road
CrossesHudson Canal
Location0.2 Mile S of 152nd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.96898, -104.69737
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic422 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 Harvest Road over Hudson Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Road 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 Harvest Road over Hudson Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Road over Hudson Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest Road over Hudson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.