US Bridges

SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of JCT US6 · Structure no. F-16-YX

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,290 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 121 Ml_wads Blv
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location0.6 MI N of JCT US6
RouteState Highway 121A
Coordinates39.73431, -105.08114
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,290 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed 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 SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Ml_wads Blv over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.