Downing Drive over Niver Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · Downing at Coronado Pkwy · Structure no. ADA4.2-081.6031
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,510
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downing Drive over Niver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Downing Drive over Niver Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downing Drive over Niver Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Downing Drive over Niver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Downing Drive over Niver Creek carry?
About 2,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Downing Drive over Niver Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Downing Drive over Niver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.