US Bridges

59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of 4th Street · Structure no. GREELEY-000012A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,309
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,309 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,379 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries59th Ave.
CrossesGreeley #3 Ditch
Location0.8 MI N of 4th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44131, -104.77348
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,309 (2023)
Projected traffic10,379 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch 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 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch carry?

About 7,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 59th Ave. over Greeley #3 Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.