US Bridges

Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage

Good

Weld County, Colorado · NW of Grant & Colo Bl · Structure no. FRD-REC-AREA

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage is a concrete slab carrying Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFrd Rec Area
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationNW of Grant & Colo Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11899, -104.94345
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Frd Rec Area over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.