US Bridges

County Road 8 over Beebe Seep Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CR 41 · Structure no. WEL008.0-041.0A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Beebe Seep Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Beebe Seep Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 2,136 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesBeebe Seep Canal
Location0.1 MI E of CR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.0443, -104.68148
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,136 (2022)
Projected traffic3,032 by 2042
Trucks37%
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 8 over Beebe Seep Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Beebe Seep 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 8 over Beebe Seep Canal carry?

About 2,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Beebe Seep Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Beebe Seep Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.