US Bridges

County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD 40 · Structure no. WEL025.5-040.0A

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch is a concrete slab carrying County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25.5
CrossesHewes Ditch
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.28618, -104.82057
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks45%
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 25.5 over Hewes Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25.5 over Hewes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.