US Bridges

County Road 88 over Collins Lateral Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of CO RD 39 · Structure no. WEL088.0-039.0A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 88 over Collins Lateral Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 88 over Collins Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 88
CrossesCollins Lateral Canal
Location0.4 MI E of CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62548, -104.68923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 88 over Collins Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 88 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 88 over Collins Lateral Canal carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 88 over Collins Lateral Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 88 over Collins Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.