County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · At JCT With CO RD 84 · Structure no. WEL043.0-084.0A
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Larimer and Weld Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 43 over Larimer and Weld Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.