US Bridges

SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · In Johnstown · Structure no. C-17-BA

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,060 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 60 Ml
CrossesHillsboro Ditch
LocationIn Johnstown
RouteState Highway 60B
Coordinates40.33468, -104.91101
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,060 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 Ml over Hillsboro Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.