US Bridges

12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 12th AVE/14th Street · Structure no. GREELEY-000004A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,213 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries12th AVE/14th ST
CrossesGreeley No. 3 Ditch
Location12th AVE/14th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.41722, -104.69835
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2023)
Projected traffic3,213 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th AVE/14th ST 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 12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns 12th AVE/14th ST over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.