US Bridges

County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.95 MI North ST HWY 14 · Structure no. WEL019.0_082.0A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesLarimer County Canal
Location0.95 MI North ST HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.595, -104.889
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic461 by 2042
Trucks20%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 19 over Larimer County Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Larimer County 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Larimer County Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.