US Bridges

CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of CO RD 15 · Structure no. WEL056.6-013.0A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 56.6/HOPI Trail
CrossesGreeley Loveland Ditch
Location0.4 MI W of CO RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40042, -104.93128
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56.6/HOPI Trail over Greeley Loveland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.