144th Avenue over Lost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Colorado · 1.2 Miles West of SH 79 · Structure no. ADA144-32.8N146
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
144th Avenue over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th Avenue over Lost Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 144th Avenue over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 144th Avenue over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does 144th Avenue over Lost Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is 144th Avenue over Lost Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 144th Avenue over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.