US Bridges

County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WEL043.0-068.0A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location0.7 MI N of ST HWY 392
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.489, -104.659
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana 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 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.