Steele Street over Niver Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.28 MI N of 78th Place · Structure no. ADA5.5-78.90303
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele Street over Niver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele Street over Niver Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,428 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steele Street over Niver Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steele Street 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 Steele Street over Niver Creek carry?
About 1,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Steele Street over Niver Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Steele Street over Niver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.