US Bridges

Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI North of CR 56 · Structure no. WEL013.6-056.0A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHopi Trail
CrossesGreeley Loveland Ditch
Location0.6 MI North of CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40494, -104.9348
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hopi Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.