County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E of CO RD 25 · Structure no. WEL086.0-027.0A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 86 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.