US Bridges

Vrain Street over Local Drainage

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · .3 MI E Sheridan S 120th · Structure no. WST19-12-E

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,063
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vrain Street over Local Drainage is a concrete frame carrying Vrain Street over Local Drainage in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,183 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVrain Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.3 MI E Sheridan S 120th
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91373, -105.04627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,063 (2021)
Projected traffic9,183 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Vrain Street over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vrain Street over Local Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vrain Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 7,063 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vrain Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Vrain Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.