US Bridges

County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 1.7 MI N of CO RD 34 · Structure no. WEL019.5_036.0B

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19.5
CrossesSt. Vrain Creek
Location1.7 MI N of CO RD 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.25799, -104.88019
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks39%
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 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19.5 over St. Vrain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.