County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of US 34 · Structure no. WEL069.0-046.7A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 69 over Empire Intake Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.