US Bridges

Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1.5 Miles Northeast of I · Structure no. E-17-WQ

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel 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 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.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,955 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Blvd./Sh
CrossesRR Crossing and Channel
Location1.5 Miles Northeast of I
RouteState Highway 265A
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.79725, -104.95284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,955 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel built?

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

What condition is Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Blvd./Sh over RR Crossing and Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.