US Bridges

County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of CO RD 47 · Structure no. WEL074.0-047.0A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 74
CrossesLone Tree Annex Overflow
Location0.3 MI E of CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.52244, -104.6155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2022)
Projected traffic834 by 2042
Trucks59%
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 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow 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 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 74 over Lone Tree Annex Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.