US Bridges

County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · .9 MI North of CR 54 · Structure no. WEL017.0_054.0A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesLoveland Greeley Canal
Location.9 MI North of CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.39075, -104.90742
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,676 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal carry?

About 2,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.