US Bridges

Huron Street over Bull Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 1 Blk S of 132nd Ave · Structure no. WST21-04-A

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,054
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Street over Bull Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Huron Street over Bull Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 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 11,054 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,371 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuron Street
CrossesBull Canal
Location1 Blk S of 132nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.93687, -104.99679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,054 (2021)
Projected traffic14,371 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huron Street over Bull Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Huron Street over Bull Canal 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 Huron Street over Bull Canal carry?

About 11,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Huron Street over Bull Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Street over Bull Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.