US Bridges

Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.20 MI N of 128th Ave · Structure no. THN-VAL129-BRG

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValentia ST
CrossesBrantner Gulch Trib
Location0.20 MI N of 128th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93107, -104.89226
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib 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 Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Valentia ST over Brantner Gulch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.