US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Int of CO BLVD/124th Ave · Structure no. THN-CLD124-BRG

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,591
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch 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 10,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,768 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesBrantner Gulch
LocationInt of CO BLVD/124th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92111, -104.94027
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,591 (2021)
Projected traffic13,768 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch built?

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

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch 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 Brantner Gulch carry?

About 10,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Brantner Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.