County Road 5 over Little Thompson River
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 42 · Structure no. WEL005.0_042.0A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5 over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 5 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 34 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 5 over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 5 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 5 over Little Thompson River carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5 over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5 over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.