County Road 6 over South Platte River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. WEL006.0-025.0A
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 295 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 6 over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 6 over South Platte River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 6 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is County Road 6 over South Platte River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 6 over South Platte River carry?
About 1,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is County Road 6 over South Platte River?
The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 6 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.