County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch
PoorWeld County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of CO RD 19 · Structure no. WEL024.0-021.0A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 24 over Lupton Bottom Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.