US Bridges

120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of Brighton RD · Structure no. COMC-12-0.2-01A

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,487
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,733 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries120th Avenue
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of Brighton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91433, -104.86139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,487 (2021)
Projected traffic22,733 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 17,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Avenue over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.