US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt
PoorWeld County, Colorado · In Greeley · Structure no. C-18-BK
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 344 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt?
The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Bypass Sbnd over US 85 Buss Rt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.