48th Avenue over Wolf Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1.5 MI W of Strasburg RD · Structure no. ADA048-37.5N158
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Avenue over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th Avenue over Wolf Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Avenue over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Avenue over Wolf 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 48th Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 48th Avenue over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Avenue over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.