US Bridges

County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WEL039.0-068.1A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,662
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a concrete slab carrying County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location150 Ft N of ST HWY 392
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.481, -104.697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2023)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana 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 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.