59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of W 4th Street · Structure no. GREELEY-000013A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,309
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,309 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,379 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 59th Avenue 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 59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 7,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 59th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.