8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · .1 MI W of SH 85 · Structure no. GREELEY-0000025
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,645
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,016 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River 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 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 5,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.