US Bridges

Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Roberts St. · Structure no. MEAD-HUGHESDR

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHughes Drive
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location0.1 MI W of Roberts St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.24463, -104.99115
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Drive over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.