SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal
FairAdams County, Colorado · In Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-JA
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,985 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 224 Ml Wbnd over Burlington Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.