US Bridges

Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of US HWY 36 · Structure no. ADA030-027.2134

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSchumaker Road
CrossesLost Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI S of US HWY 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.75467, -104.48898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schumaker Road over Lost Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.