US Bridges

County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD 70 · Structure no. WEL049.0_070.0A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.504, -104.602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
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 New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.