US Bridges

County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of CO RD 19 · Structure no. WEL054.0_019.0A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,971
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,971 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,479 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesLoveland Greeley Canal
Location0.6 MI E of CO RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.37794, -104.87958
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,971 (2023)
Projected traffic8,479 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal carry?

About 5,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.