Tower Road over Third Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI North of 112th Ave · Structure no. COMC-10-0.8-01
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,738
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Road over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tower Road over Third 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 18,738 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower Road over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Road over Third 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Tower Road over Third Creek carry?
About 18,738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tower Road over Third Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Road over Third Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.