US Bridges

County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.02 MI E of CO RD 4 · Structure no. MGY.5-0.0-4

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Y.5
CrossesWeldon Valley Ditch
Location0.02 MI E of CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.35682, -104.07456
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2023)
Projected traffic391 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Y.5 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 Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Y.5 over Weldon Valley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.