County Road 19 over Little Thompson River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 46.5 · Structure no. WEL019.0-046.5A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 19 over Little Thompson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Little Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 19 over Little Thompson River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 19 over Little Thompson River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 19 over Little Thompson River carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is County Road 19 over Little Thompson River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 19 over Little Thompson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.