US Bridges

County Road 77 over Willow Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CO RD 100 · Structure no. WEL077.0-102.0A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 77 over Willow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.0 MI N of CO RD 100
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.72628, -104.33469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 77 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 77 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 77 over Willow Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.