US Bridges

County Road 53 over Latham Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 20 Ft N of CO RD 54.25 · Structure no. WEL053.0-054.2A

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,344
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Latham Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Latham Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 33 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 6 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 7,344 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,428 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 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 53
CrossesLatham Ditch
Location20 Ft N of CO RD 54.25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.38404, -104.5644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,344 (2023)
Projected traffic10,428 by 2043
Trucks21%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 53 over Latham Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 53 over Latham Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Latham Ditch carry?

About 7,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Latham Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Latham Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.