US Bridges

26th Avenue over Westerly Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Just East of Beeler ST · Structure no. D-21-WYC-070

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,690
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Avenue over Westerly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th Avenue over Westerly Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,986 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th Avenue
CrossesWesterly Creek
LocationJust East of Beeler ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75473, -104.87949
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2021)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 26th Avenue over Westerly Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Avenue over Westerly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Avenue over Westerly Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 26th Avenue over Westerly Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Avenue over Westerly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.