US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-18-C
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,973 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal carry?
About 4,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Sbnd over Larimer-Weld Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.