US Bridges

Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 300 Yd E of Cattail ST · Structure no. ERI-CHEESEMAN

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCheeseman Street
CrossesCoal Creek
Location300 Yd E of Cattail ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05157, -105.04442
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2023)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks43%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cheeseman Street over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.