US Bridges

Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .01 MI S of Ontario Ave · Structure no. J-16-102

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheridan Boulevard
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.01 MI S of Ontario Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59237, -105.05383
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic398 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sheridan Boulevard over Local 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Boulevard over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.