County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of CO RD 58.5 · Structure no. WEL045.0-058.5B
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 754
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 45 over Cache LA 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 Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 45 over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.