160th Avenue over Lost Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Converse Road · Structure no. ADA160-33.3N149
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th Avenue over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Avenue over Lost Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 160th Avenue over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 160th Avenue over Lost 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 160th Avenue over Lost Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 160th Avenue over Lost Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 160th Avenue over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.