US Bridges

County Road 37 over Owl Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of CO RD 114 · Structure no. WEL037.0-114.0A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.6 MI N of CO RD 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82111, -104.715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 37 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Owl Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Owl Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.