US Bridges

160th Avenue over Hudson Canal

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.6 MI East of Harvest RD · Structure no. ADA160-19.7N120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Avenue over Hudson Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,012 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160th Avenue
CrossesHudson Canal
Location0.6 MI East of Harvest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.98698, -104.68634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2021)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal 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 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Avenue over Hudson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.