US Bridges

County Road 23 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 14 · Structure no. WEL023.0_014.0A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Little Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Little Dry 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09457, -104.84892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2022)
Projected traffic407 by 2042
Trucks32%
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 23 over Little Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 23 over Little Dry 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 23 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.