US Bridges

County Road 86 over Collins Lateral Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of CO RD 33 · Structure no. WEL086.0_033.0A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 86 over Collins Lateral Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 86 over Collins Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 86
CrossesCollins Lateral Canal
Location0.2 MI E of CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.61154, -104.7486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks31%
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 86 over Collins Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 86 over Collins 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 Collins Lateral Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 86 over Collins Lateral Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 86 over Collins Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.