US Bridges

Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Just E of Highline Drive · Structure no. NGLN-MA-0.3-112

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,261
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,240 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMalley Drive
CrossesFarmers Highline Ca
LocationJust E of Highline Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.90348, -104.98343
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,261 (2021)
Projected traffic17,240 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca 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 2024.

How much traffic does Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca carry?

About 13,261 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Malley Drive over Farmers Highline Ca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.