US Bridges

County Road 126 over I 25 Ml

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 6.3 MI S of Wyoming S.L. · Structure no. A-17-Z

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 126 over I 25 Ml in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,430 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 126
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location6.3 MI S of Wyoming S.L.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.91129, -104.93836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2023)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 County Road 126 over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 126 over I 25 Ml 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 126 over I 25 Ml carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road 126 over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 126 over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.