US Bridges

Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage

Good

Broomfield County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of 136th Ave · Structure no. BFD-BRLND-LONG

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage in Broomfield 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadlands Drive
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.3 MI N of 136th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94797, -105.04606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2023)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage 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 2025.

How much traffic does Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.