US Bridges

County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 52 · Structure no. WEL049.0_052.0A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,821
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch 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 15,821 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,466 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesGilmore Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of CO RD 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36399, -104.60212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,821 (2023)
Projected traffic22,466 by 2042
Trucks41%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch built?

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

What condition is County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch 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 Gilmore Ditch carry?

About 15,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Gilmore Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.