County Road 78 over Owl Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 43 · Structure no. WEL078.0_043.0A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 78 over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 78 over Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 78 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 78 over Owl Creek 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 78 over Owl Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is County Road 78 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 78 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.