160th Avenue over Seep Canal
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.6 Mile East of I-76 · Structure no. ADA160-17.5N077
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,539
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th Avenue over Seep Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Avenue over Seep Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 160th Avenue over Seep Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is 160th Avenue over Seep Canal 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 160th Avenue over Seep Canal carry?
About 1,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 160th Avenue over Seep Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 160th Avenue over Seep Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.