US Bridges

US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · At Lucerne · Structure no. C-18-CA

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 85 Ml Sbnd
CrossesGreeley Canal No 2
LocationAt Lucerne
RouteU.S. Route 85L
Coordinates40.48003, -104.69965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 Ml Sbnd over Greeley Canal No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.