County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.1 MI North of CO RD 76 · Structure no. WEL053.0-078.0A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 35 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Owl Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Road 53 over Owl Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 53 over Owl Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.