County Road 14 over Speer Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 2.2 MI E of CO RD 31 · Structure no. WEL014.0-035.0A
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 608
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 14 over Speer Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 14 over Speer Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 14 over Speer Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 14 over Speer Canal 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 14 over Speer Canal carry?
About 608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is County Road 14 over Speer Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 14 over Speer Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.