US Bridges

County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain River

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1 MI N of SH 119 · Structure no. WEL009.5-024.5A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,064
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,064 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,711 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 9.5
CrossesST Vrain River
Location1 MI N of SH 119
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.17469, -104.97928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,064 (2022)
Projected traffic15,711 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 9.5 over ST Vrain River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain 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 9.5 over ST Vrain River carry?

About 11,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9.5 over ST Vrain River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.