US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River
PoorWeld County, Colorado · N. Edge of Greeley · Structure no. C-18-BO
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,740 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.