US Bridges

CO RD 8 over Draw Ar

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of I76 · Structure no. D-18-BQ

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 8 over Draw Ar is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 8 over Draw Ar in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 8
CrossesDraw Ar
Location0.2 MI East of I76
RouteCounty Highway 76A
Coordinates40.04431, -104.66629
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2023)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CO RD 8 over Draw Ar built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 8 over Draw Ar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 8 over Draw Ar carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 8 over Draw Ar?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 8 over Draw Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.