US Bridges

County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Poor

Weld County, Colorado · 50 Ft No of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WEL033.0-068.0A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,877
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location50 Ft No of ST HWY 392
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.481, -104.754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2023)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.