County Road 3 over Little Thompson River
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 40.5 · Structure no. WEL003.0-042.0A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 3 over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 3 over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 3 over Little Thompson River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 3 over Little Thompson River carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is County Road 3 over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 3 over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.