US Bridges

144th Ave over East Frontage RD

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. THN-144WAS-EFR

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,906
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Ave over East Frontage RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying 144th Ave over East Frontage RD in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23,906 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,077 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries144th Ave
CrossesEast Frontage RD
Location0.1 MI E of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95768, -104.98606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,906 (2021)
Projected traffic31,077 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 144th Ave over East Frontage RD built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Ave over East Frontage RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 144th Ave over East Frontage RD carry?

About 23,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 144th Ave over East Frontage RD?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns 144th Ave over East Frontage RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.