US Bridges

SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Between SH 2 and I76 · Structure no. E-17-AEI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,329
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,329 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,193 by 2034. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 44 WB
CrossesObrian Canal
LocationBetween SH 2 and I76
RouteState Highway 44A
Coordinates39.8853, -104.85663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,329 (2020)
Projected traffic14,193 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal carry?

About 9,329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 WB over Obrian Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.