US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch
FairAdams County, Colorado · 3.6 MI N of JCT I-76 · Structure no. E-17-BD
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Fulton Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.