County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 66 · Structure no. WEL053.0_066.0A
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal 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 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 53 over Cache LA Poudre Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.