US Bridges

County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. PLTVL32.5_23.0A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,572
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,652 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32.5
CrossesFarmers Independent Ditc
Location0.6 MI E of CO RD 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.22469, -104.83756
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2023)
Projected traffic3,652 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32.5 over Farmers Independent Ditc?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.