US Bridges

County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch

Poor

Weld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 51 · Structure no. WEL044.0-051.1A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,095
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,974 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesGilmore Ditch
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.30519, -104.56861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2023)
Projected traffic2,974 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 Gilmore Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Gilmore Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.