US Bridges

Southern ST over Fulton Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E SH85/N Bromley L · Structure no. BRI-M003-156

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern ST over Fulton Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Southern ST over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthern ST
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location1.5 MI E SH85/N Bromley L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.97946, -104.79948
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2021)
Projected traffic3,698 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 Southern ST over Fulton Ditch built?

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

What condition is Southern ST 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 Southern ST over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southern ST over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Southern ST over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.