County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.6 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 2 · Structure no. WEL015.0_002.0A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 15 over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.