US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crow Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 59 · Structure no. WEL068.0_059.0A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,909
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 68 over Crow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,909 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47906, -104.49419
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,909 (2023)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2042
Trucks39%
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 County Road 68 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Crow Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.