US Bridges

County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI North of CO RD X · Structure no. MG2-0.8-X-A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, 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 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesWeldon Valley Ditch
Location0.8 MI North of CO RD X
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34586, -104.11239
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Weldon Valley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.