US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crow Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.15 MI E of CO RD 61 · Structure no. WEL068.0-061.5A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 68 over Crow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.15 MI E of CO RD 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.47916, -104.47677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2023)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2043
Trucks75%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.