US Bridges

83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.0 M N of US HWY 34 Bypa · Structure no. GREELEY-0000026

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,152
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,152 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,736 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries83rd Ave. (cr 27)
CrossesSheep Draw
Location1.0 M N of US HWY 34 Bypa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41446, -104.81361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,152 (2023)
Projected traffic8,736 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw carry?

About 6,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd Ave. (cr 27) over Sheep Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.