US Bridges

25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of W O ST · Structure no. WEL035.7-062.2A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 25th 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 5 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 2,694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries25th Avenue
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.2 MI S of W O ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44921, -104.72131
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (2023)
Projected traffic3,825 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 25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?

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

What condition is 25th 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 25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 2,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.