US Bridges

Central Ave over Kiowa Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · Just West of Wiggins · Structure no. D-20-K

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over Kiowa Creek in Morgan 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesKiowa Creek
LocationJust West of Wiggins
RouteU.S. Route 6I
Coordinates40.23261, -104.08914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Central Ave over Kiowa Creek built?

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

What condition is Central Ave over Kiowa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.