US Bridges

County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WEL027.0_066.0A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location0.5 MI S of ST HWY 392
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47378, -104.81636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana 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 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.