US Bridges

County Road 66 over Eaton Draw

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Weld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of US85 · Structure no. WEL066.0-039.0A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 66 over Eaton Draw is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 66 over Eaton Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 66
CrossesEaton Draw
Location0.9 MI E of US85
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.4656, -104.67994
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 66 over Eaton Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 66 over Eaton Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 66 over Eaton Draw carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 66 over Eaton Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 66 over Eaton Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.