US Bridges

Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 42 · Structure no. BER-0.0-CR7

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,818
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,818 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeld CO RD 7
CrossesLittle Thompson River
Location0.5 MI N of CO RD 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29876, -104.99875
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,818 (2023)
Projected traffic2,582 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weld CO RD 7 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 Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River carry?

About 1,818 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Weld CO RD 7 over Little Thompson River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.