US Bridges

SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI W of JCT US 85 · Structure no. E-17-CC

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44 Ml
CrossesFulton Ditch
Location0.7 MI W of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 44A
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.88521, -104.89583
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,660 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 Ml over Fulton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.