US Bridges

County Road 49 over Jim Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of I-76 · Structure no. WEL049.0-016.0A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,577
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Jim Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 49 over Jim Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,577 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesJim Creek
Location0.5 MI N of I-76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11061, -104.6027
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,577 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Jim Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Jim Creek carry?

About 4,577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Jim Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.