US Bridges

County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 45 · Structure no. WEL002.0_045.0A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesHudson Annex Canal
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.00052, -104.62947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2 over Hudson Annex Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal 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 County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Hudson Annex Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.