US Bridges

County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. WEL006.0-023.1B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,861
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,482 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesLupton Bottom Ditch
Location0.8 MI E of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.02953, -104.83122
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2022)
Projected traffic5,482 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom 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 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch carry?

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Lupton Bottom Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.