County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of CO RD 88 · Structure no. WEL029.0-088.0B
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,615
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pierce Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal carry?
About 1,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 29 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.