US Bridges

US 85 Ml Nbnd over Greeley Canal No 2

Good

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

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Ml Nbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 85 Ml Nbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 85 Ml Nbnd
CrossesGreeley Canal No 2
LocationAt Lucerne
RouteU.S. Route 85L
Coordinates40.48, -104.69944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 Ml Nbnd over Greeley Canal No 2 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 November 2023.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.