County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 38 · Structure no. WEL035.0-038.0A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is County Road 35 over Platte Valley 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 35 over Platte Valley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.