US Bridges

CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal

FairPosted for load

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of 49th St. · Structure no. WEL027.0-052.1A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR27 (83rd Ave)
CrossesLoveland Greeley Canal
Location0.2 MI N of 49th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36647, -104.81286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks33%
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 CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR27 (83rd Ave) over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.