US Bridges

County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 13 · Structure no. FRSTN26.0-13.0A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,052
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.8 MI E of CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.17541, -104.92499
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2023)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2042
Trucks44%
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 County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.