US Bridges

County Road X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 150 Ft E of ST HWY 144 · Structure no. MGX.5-0.0-144

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road X.5
CrossesWeldona Valley Ditch
Location150 Ft E of ST HWY 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.34116, -103.93136
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road X.5 over Weldona 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 X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is County Road X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road X.5 over Weldona Valley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.