County Road 8 over South Platte River
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. WEL008.0_025.0A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 8 over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 8 over South Platte River 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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 8 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 8 over South Platte 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 8 over South Platte River carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is County Road 8 over South Platte River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 8 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.