5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of 8th Ave · Structure no. GREELEY-000011A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,737
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River 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 8,737 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,407 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 8,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.