US Bridges

Vista Parkway over Coal Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO Line RD · Structure no. ERI-VISTAPKWY

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,974
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Parkway over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vista Parkway over Coal Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,974 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,743 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVista Parkway
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.5 MI E of CO Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02098, -105.04664
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,974 (2023)
Projected traffic12,743 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Vista Parkway over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Parkway over Coal Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vista Parkway over Coal Creek carry?

About 8,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vista Parkway over Coal Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Parkway over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.