Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of 84th Ave · Structure no. ADA7.2-084.0039
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,190
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brighton Blvd over Obrian 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 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,447 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brighton Blvd 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 Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal carry?
About 4,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Brighton Blvd over Obrian Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.