US Bridges

County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 47 · Structure no. WEL072.0_047.0B

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesNew Cache LA Poudre Cana
Location0.8 MI E of CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.50778, -104.60678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks48%
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 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 72 over New Cache LA Poudre Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.