US Bridges

Claude Court over Brantner Gulch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of 120th Ave · Structure no. NGLN-CL-0.4-120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,234
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claude Court over Brantner Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Claude Court over Brantner Gulch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,204 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClaude Court
CrossesBrantner Gulch
Location0.4 MI N of 120th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91886, -104.96036
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,234 (2021)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Claude Court over Brantner Gulch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claude Court over Brantner Gulch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Claude Court over Brantner Gulch carry?

About 3,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Claude Court over Brantner Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Claude Court over Brantner Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.