US Bridges

35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of F S & 36T · Structure no. WEL035.0-062.0A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,683
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre 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 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,649 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries35th Avenue
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.6 MI N of F S & 36T
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.45035, -104.73488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,683 (2023)
Projected traffic6,649 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre 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 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 4,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.