US Bridges

County Road 8 over Neres Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of CO RD 41 · Structure no. WEL008.0-043.0A

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,578
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Neres Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Neres Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 51 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 5 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 3,578 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesNeres Canal
Location1.4 MI E of CO RD 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.04443, -104.65202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,578 (2022)
Projected traffic5,080 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 8 over Neres Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 8 over Neres 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 Neres Canal carry?

About 3,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Neres Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Neres Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.