County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI North of CO RD 4 · Structure no. WEL017.0-004.0A
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, 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 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 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 17 over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.