US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of CO RD 21 · Structure no. WEL020.0_021.0A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,864
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,864 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesSullivan Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.13091, -104.86205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,864 (2022)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch 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 CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch carry?

About 1,864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Sullivan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.