US Bridges

96th Avenue over Second Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of Chambers · Structure no. COMC-24-0.1-01

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,390
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Avenue over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Avenue over Second Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 10,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,507 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries96th Avenue
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.3 MI East of Chambers
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.87049, -104.79097
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,390 (2021)
Projected traffic13,507 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th Avenue over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Avenue over Second 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 96th Avenue over Second Creek carry?

About 10,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 96th Avenue over Second Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Avenue over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.