County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 31 · Structure no. WEL090.0-031.0A
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 871
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 90 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 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal carry?
About 871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 90 over Pierce Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.