US Bridges

7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 7th Ave. and 17th Street · Structure no. GREELEY-000015

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,779 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7th Avenue
CrossesGreeley No. 3 Ditch
Location7th Ave. and 17th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41208, -104.68934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2023)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Avenue 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 7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Avenue over Greeley No. 3 Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.