CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of CO RD 396 · Structure no. WEL027.5-048.0A
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River carry?
About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR27.5-TWO Rvr Pkw over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.