US Bridges

Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 250 Ft S of 112th Ave · Structure no. COMC-20-0.1-01A

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,518
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrighton Road
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location250 Ft S of 112th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89901, -104.88073
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2021)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Road 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 Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Road over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.