US Bridges

Smith Road over Local Drainage

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.25 MI E of Scranton · Structure no. AUR01.5-F0.4

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,787
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Local Drainage is a other culvert carrying Smith Road over Local Drainage in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 360 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmith Road
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.25 MI E of Scranton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76569, -104.83338
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width360 ft (109.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2021)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Smith Road over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Local Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 360 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.