County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CO RD 3 · Structure no. WEL038.0-003.0A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 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 38 over New Ish Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch 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 38 over New Ish Ditch carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 38 over New Ish Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.