CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD 74 · Structure no. WEL055.0_074.0A
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 241
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 55 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 CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal carry?
About 241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 55 over Owl Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.