US Bridges

Grant Street over Niver Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Colorado · 1 Blk N of 84th Avenue · Structure no. THN-GRT085-NIV

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,151
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Street over Niver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grant Street over Niver Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,596 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant Street
CrossesNiver Creek
Location1 Blk N of 84th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85008, -104.98178
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,151 (2021)
Projected traffic10,596 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Grant Street over Niver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Street over Niver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Street over Niver Creek carry?

About 8,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grant Street over Niver Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Street over Niver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.