US Bridges

County Road 44 over Little Thompson River

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of HWY I-25 · Structure no. BER-0.0-CR44A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Little Thompson River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 44 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesLittle Thompson River
Location0.4 MI E of HWY I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30658, -104.97128
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2023)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2042
Trucks29%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 44 over Little Thompson River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Little Thompson River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Little Thompson River carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Little Thompson River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Little Thompson River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.