Explorador Calle over Niver Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · Near Coronado Pkwy · Structure no. ADA4.5-081.2032
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,764
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Explorador Calle over Niver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Explorador Calle over Niver Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 45 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Explorador Calle over Niver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Explorador Calle over Niver 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Explorador Calle over Niver Creek carry?
About 1,764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Explorador Calle over Niver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Explorador Calle over Niver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.