US Bridges

Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .2 MI S of Bromley Lane · Structure no. BRI108-FULTON

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag is a concrete culvert carrying Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFulton Avenue
CrossesSouthern Outfall Drainag
Location.2 MI S of Bromley Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96844, -104.82251
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2021)
Projected traffic568 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag 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 Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Avenue over Southern Outfall Drainag?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.