US Bridges

Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Kiowa-Bennett · Structure no. ADA030-34.6N135

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Victory RD
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Kiowa-Bennett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.75945, -104.40619
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2021)
Projected traffic1,714 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Victory RD over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.