19th Ave over First Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 20.6 MI from I-25 · Structure no. E-470-19thCBC
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
19th Ave over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Ave over First Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 28 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 19th Ave over First Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 19th Ave over First 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 19th Ave over First Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 19th Ave over First Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.
Who owns 19th Ave over First Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.