US Bridges

County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI No of CO RD 66 · Structure no. WEL023.0_066.0A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,932
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,932 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,843 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location0.6 MI No of CO RD 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.47462, -104.8563
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,932 (2023)
Projected traffic9,843 by 2043
Trucks40%
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 New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 6,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.