US Bridges

SH 22 Ml over Fulton Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .1MI W of JCT US 85 · Structure no. E-17-LJ

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 Ml over Fulton Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 Ml over Fulton Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 22 Ml
CrossesFulton Canal
Location.1MI W of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 22A
Coordinates39.9215, -104.8573
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 22 Ml over Fulton Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 Ml over Fulton 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 22 Ml over Fulton Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 Ml over Fulton Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 Ml over Fulton Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.