County Road 17 over Little Thompson River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD 44 · Structure no. JSTWN-001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,666
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 17 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,666 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,046 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 17 over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over Little Thompson 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 County Road 17 over Little Thompson River carry?
About 5,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.