US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · In Greeley · Structure no. C-18-DD
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,002 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 48 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Nbnd over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.