US Bridges

County Road 41 over Union Ditch

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Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of CR 52 · Structure no. WEL041.0-050.5A

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Union Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Union Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesUnion Ditch
Location0.3 MI S of CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.3585, -104.67791
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 41 over Union Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Union 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Union Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Union Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Union Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.