US Bridges

County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of CO RD 83 · Structure no. WEL068.0_083.0A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 79% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesSanborn Draw
Location0.2 MI East of CO RD 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.48056, -104.27694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2043
Trucks79%
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 68 over Sanborn Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw 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 Sanborn Draw carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 79% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Sanborn Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.