County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 42 · Structure no. WEL029.0-042.0A
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 72% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 29 over Western Mutual 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 29 over Western Mutual Ditch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 72% are trucks.
How long is County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 29 over Western Mutual Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.