144th Avenue over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of Strasburg RD · Structure no. ADA144-36.7N143
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
144th Avenue over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th Avenue over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 144th Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 144th Avenue over Sand 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 144th Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 144th Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 144th Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.