US Bridges

County Road 49 over Latham Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 100 Ft N of CO RD 54 · Structure no. WEL049.0_054.0A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,819
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Latham Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 49 over Latham 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 15,819 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,463 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesLatham Ditch
Location100 Ft N of CO RD 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.37833, -104.60194
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,819 (2023)
Projected traffic22,463 by 2042
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure7
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 Latham Ditch built?

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

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

About 15,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Latham Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Latham Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.