5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of 23rd Ave · Structure no. GREELEY-0000006
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,191
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,631 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch carry?
About 8,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.