County Road 72 over Willow Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 49 · Structure no. WEL072.0-049.0A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 72 over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 72 over Willow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, 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 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 72 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 72 over Willow Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 72 over Willow Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is County Road 72 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 72 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.