US Bridges

Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage

Fair

Broomfield County, Colorado · Just N of Interlocken Blv · Structure no. BFD-INTL-INTB

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,852
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,852 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,422 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterlocken Loop
CrossesPed. Underpass/Drainage
LocationJust N of Interlocken Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92971, -105.12764
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,852 (2023)
Projected traffic15,422 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage carry?

About 12,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Interlocken Loop over Ped. Underpass/Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.