US Bridges

Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.9 MI NE of JCT SH 51 · Structure no. E-17-LI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Access Road
CrossesBurlington Canal Ar
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT SH 51
RouteInterstate 76A
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.92217, -104.80635
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Access Road over Burlington Canal Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.