US Bridges

Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage

Good

Broomfield County, Colorado · 0.7 MI W of Lowell · Structure no. BFD-SRDN-FGNBND

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,409
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,409 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,491 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSheridan Pkwy NB
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.7 MI W of Lowell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97056, -105.04196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,409 (2023)
Projected traffic6,491 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Pkwy NB 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 Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage carry?

About 5,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Pkwy NB over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.