US Bridges

95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River

GoodPosted for load

Weld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of CO RD 62 · Structure no. GREELEY-0000027

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries95th Avenue
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.4 MI N of CO RD 62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44417, -104.83259
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River 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 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.