County Road 87 over South Platte River
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of CO RD 42.5 · Structure no. WEL087.0_042.5A
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 87 over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 87 over South Platte River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 72% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 87 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 87 over South Platte River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 87 over South Platte River carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 72% are trucks.
How long is County Road 87 over South Platte River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 87 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.