US Bridges

County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of ST HWY 52 · Structure no. WEL003.0_014.0A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3.25
CrossesSullivan Ditch
Location150 Ft N of ST HWY 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.0885, -105.03234
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks34%
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

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 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch built?

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

What condition is County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3.25 over Sullivan Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.