US Bridges

County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. WEL080.0-025.0A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 80
CrossesCollins Lateral Ditch
Location1.4 MI E of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56731, -104.82218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks49%
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 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 80 over Collins Lateral Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.