County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of ST HWY 14 · Structure no. WEL023.0-082.0A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal 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 Pierce Lateral Canal carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 23 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.