US Bridges

22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 2 Blocks West of Chambers · Structure no. AUR03.7-H.6

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Avenue
CrossesSable Ditch
Location2 Blocks West of Chambers
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74909, -104.81332
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2021)
Projected traffic601 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Avenue over Sable Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.