US Bridges

County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CR 66 · Structure no. WEL057.0_066.0A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesGreeley No. 2 Canal
Location0.5 MI N of CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.471, -104.527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2023)
Projected traffic166 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal 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 County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Greeley No. 2 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.