US Bridges

Huron ST over Shay Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.25 MI S of 152nd Ave · Structure no. WST24-02-W

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,232
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron ST over Shay Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Huron ST over Shay Ditch 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 8,232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,702 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuron ST
CrossesShay Ditch
Location0.25 MI S of 152nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96834, -104.99702
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,232 (2021)
Projected traffic10,702 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Huron ST over Shay Ditch built?

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

What condition is Huron ST over Shay Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Huron ST over Shay Ditch carry?

About 8,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huron ST over Shay Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Huron ST over Shay Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.