US Bridges

York Street over O Brian Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of Brighton Blvd · Structure no. COMC-01-0.59-1A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,359
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Street over O Brian Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying York Street over O Brian Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,359 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,867 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYork Street
CrossesO Brian Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Brighton Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80054, -104.95932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,359 (2021)
Projected traffic10,867 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 York Street over O Brian Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Street over O Brian Canal 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 York Street over O Brian Canal carry?

About 8,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is York Street over O Brian Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns York Street over O Brian Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.