US Bridges

Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 200 Ft S of I-76 · Structure no. ADA6.5-0078038A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,521
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,677 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDahlia Street
CrossesObrian Canal
Location200 Ft S of I-76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83821, -104.93141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,521 (2021)
Projected traffic13,677 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlia Street over Obrian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal carry?

About 10,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlia Street over Obrian Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.