CR 50.5 over Union Ditch
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W. of CR 41 · Structure no. WEL050.5-039.0A
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50.5 over Union Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50.5 over Union 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50.5 over Union Ditch built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50.5 over Union 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 CR 50.5 over Union Ditch carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is CR 50.5 over Union Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50.5 over Union Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.