County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of CO RD 7 · Structure no. WEL038.0-009.0A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 38 over Mead Lateral Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.