US Bridges

Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.5 Miles East of SH 85 · Structure no. BRI-M001-152

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,417
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 29 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 13,417 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,442 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBromley Lane
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location1.5 Miles East of SH 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.97226, -104.79784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,417 (2021)
Projected traffic17,442 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bromley Lane over Fulton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 13,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bromley Lane over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.