County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.8 MI N of ST HWY 52 · Structure no. WEL055.0-014.1A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 55 over Denver Hudson 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 55 over Denver Hudson Canal carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 55 over Denver Hudson Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.