US Bridges

County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CO RD 39 · Structure no. WEL042.0-039.0A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2 in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesEvans Ditch No. 2
Location0.1 MI E of CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.29066, -104.69358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks56%
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 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Evans Ditch No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.