US Bridges

95th Ave. over Sheep Draw

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 95th Ave/Us 34 · Structure no. C-17-FR

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Ave. over Sheep Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,560 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries95th Ave.
CrossesSheep Draw
Location95th Ave/Us 34
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.407, -104.83219
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,560 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw 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 2023.

How much traffic does 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Ave. over Sheep Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.