US Bridges

Tower Road over Second Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.25 MI N of 81st Ave · Structure no. COMC-26-0.6-01

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,933
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Road over Second Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,933 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,613 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTower Road
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.25 MI N of 81st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.84779, -104.77207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,933 (2021)
Projected traffic37,613 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tower Road over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Road over Second Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Tower Road over Second Creek carry?

About 28,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tower Road over Second Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Road over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.