US Bridges

County Road 4 over Neres Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of HWY I-76 · Structure no. WEL004.0_039.0A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,455
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Neres Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Neres Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 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).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesNeres Canal
Location0.5 MI E of HWY I-76
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.015, -104.68
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2022)
Projected traffic2,066 by 2042
Trucks36%
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 4 over Neres Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Neres Canal 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 4 over Neres Canal carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Neres Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Neres Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.