County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.95 MI E of CO RD 41 · Structure no. WEL072.0-041.1A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 72 over Lone Tree 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 72 over Lone Tree Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 72 over Lone Tree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.