72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI West of Colo Blvd · Structure no. ADA5.9-071.9037
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,268
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72nd Avenue over Burlington 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch carry?
About 1,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.
How long is 72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd Avenue over Burlington Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.