71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of W 10th · Structure no. GREELEY-000022A
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,083
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,083 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,898 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek 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 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek carry?
About 9,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns 71st Avenue over Sheep Draw Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.