US Bridges

Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Just S of 23rd Ave · Structure no. AUR03.6-H.2

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,528
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch 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 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 9,528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,386 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSable Blvd
CrossesSable Ditch
LocationJust S of 23rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75092, -104.81944
Functional classUrban Collector

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 48 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,528 (2021)
Projected traffic12,386 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sable Blvd over Sable 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch carry?

About 9,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sable Blvd over Sable Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.