US Bridges

Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of E. 8th Ave · Structure no. FTM-BARLOW-E8TH

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,679
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana in Morgan 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 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 10,679 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,562 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarlow Road
CrossesUpper Platte Beaver Cana
Location0.1 MI N of E. 8th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.25967, -103.77291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,679 (2023)
Projected traffic13,562 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana built?

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

What condition is Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana carry?

About 10,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Road over Upper Platte Beaver Cana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.