Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.6 MI S of Road 144 · Structure no. ADA39N-138.4152
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, 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 3 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Strasburg Road over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.