US Bridges

County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw

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Weld County, Colorado · 1.5 MI No of JCT US 34 · Structure no. WEL053.0_058.0B

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,689
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,689 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,658 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesSouth Platte Rvr Ovrflw
Location1.5 MI No of JCT US 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.41352, -104.56334
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating105.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,689 (2023)
Projected traffic6,658 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 South Platte Rvr Ovrflw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw carry?

About 4,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over South Platte Rvr Ovrflw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.