US Bridges

County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 29 · Structure no. WEL076.0-029.1A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76
CrossesLarimer and Weld Canal
Location0.8 MI E of CO RD 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.53863, -104.77788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2043
Trucks40%
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 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76 over Larimer and Weld Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.