County Road 43 over Sand Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD 66 · Structure no. WEL043.0-066.1A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 269
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 43 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Sand Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 43 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 43 over Sand Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 43 over Sand Creek carry?
About 269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.
How long is County Road 43 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 43 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.