County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of US HWY 85 · Structure no. WEL026.0_025.0A
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 26 over Platte Valley 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over Platte Valley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.