US Bridges

CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of CO RD 1.5 · Structure no. ERI008.0_001.5B

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,353
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,221 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 8 (erie Pkwy)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.3 MI East of CO RD 1.5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04385, -105.04352
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,353 (2023)
Projected traffic23,221 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 (erie Pkwy) 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 CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek carry?

About 16,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 (erie Pkwy) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.