US Bridges

CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch

Poor

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of CO RD 13 · Structure no. DAC012.0-013.0A

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,507
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 12 (grand View)
CrossesStanley Lateral Ditch
Location0.3 MI East of CO RD 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.07306, -104.93619
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2023)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$807,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 (grand View) over Stanley Lateral Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.