County Road 57 over Latham Ditch
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of CO RD 52 · Structure no. WEL057.0-052.0A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 452
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 57 over Latham Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 57 over Latham Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 years old, older 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 57 over Latham Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is County Road 57 over Latham Ditch 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 57 over Latham Ditch carry?
About 452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is County Road 57 over Latham Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 57 over Latham Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.