County Road 70 over Willow Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 49 · Structure no. WEL070.0-049.0A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70 over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 70 over Willow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Road 70 over Willow 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 70 over Willow Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.