US Bridges

County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of CO RD 13 · Structure no. WEL044.0-013.0B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesHillsbourough Ditch
Location0.9 MI E of CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.306, -104.92481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks46%
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 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch 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 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Hillsbourough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.