County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch
FairPosted for loadWeld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 47 · Structure no. WEL002.0_047.0B
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 503
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch carry?
About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 2 over Watkins-Lessing Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.