US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.12 MI N of 108th Ave · Structure no. THN-CLD109-GHC

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,542
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 19,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,404 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesGrange Hall Creek
Location0.12 MI N of 108th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89388, -104.94009
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,542 (2021)
Projected traffic25,404 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek 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 Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek carry?

About 19,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Grange Hall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.