US Bridges

Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of CR 60.5 · Structure no. WEL047.0-060.0A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
926 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,114 by 2043. The structure is 926 ft (282.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeld County Pkwy
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.3 MI S of CR 60.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41923, -104.62046
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length926 ft (282.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,531 (2023)
Projected traffic12,114 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 8,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 926 ft (282.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Weld County Pkwy over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.