US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S. of JCT I 76 · Structure no. E-17-MX

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,034
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,034 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,844 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesObrian Canal
Location0.3 MI S. of JCT I 76
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90315, -104.82494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,034 (2021)
Projected traffic20,844 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2 Ml over Obrian Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal carry?

About 16,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over Obrian Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.