160th Avenue over Comanche Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of Headlight RD · Structure no. ADA160-41.3N151
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th Avenue over Comanche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th Avenue over Comanche Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 160th Avenue over Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 160th Avenue over Comanche 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 Comanche Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 160th Avenue over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 160th Avenue over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.