US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over Second Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of 120th Ave · Structure no. E-17-UJ

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,174
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 2 Ml over Second Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, 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 16,174 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,026 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 120th Ave
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91217, -104.82183
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,174 (2021)
Projected traffic21,026 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Second Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 2 Ml over Second Creek 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 Second Creek carry?

About 16,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over Second Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.