14th Street over Platteville Ditch
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of US HWY 85 · Structure no. FTL14TH-FULTONA
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 996
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th Street over Platteville Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 14th Street over Platteville Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14th Street over Platteville Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th Street over Platteville 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 14th Street over Platteville Ditch carry?
About 996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is 14th Street over Platteville Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 14th Street over Platteville Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.