152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1.6 Miles W of Watkins RD · Structure no. ADA152-023.0114
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,919
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,919 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,094 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 152nd Avenue over Box Elder 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 3,919 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 152nd Avenue over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.