US Bridges

Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Int Montview and Fraser · Structure no. AUR04.0-H.7

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Montview Blvd 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontview Blvd
CrossesSable Ditch
LocationInt Montview and Fraser
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74729, -104.81233
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2021)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch built?

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

What condition is Montview Blvd 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 Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Montview Blvd over Sable Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.