US Bridges

CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 29.5 · Structure no. EVN054.0-031.0A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,996
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 8,996 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,774 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR54 (37th St)
CrossesAshcroft Draw
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 29.5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.37786, -104.76603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,996 (2023)
Projected traffic12,774 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw carry?

About 8,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR54 (37th St) over Ashcroft Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.