County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 58.5 · Structure no. WEL045.0-058.5A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 754
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River carry?
About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 45 over Overflow of Poudre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.