US Bridges

County Road 90 over Spring Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 200 Ft E of US HWY 85 · Structure no. WEL090.0-031.0B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,869
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 90 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 90 over Spring Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 90
CrossesSpring Creek
Location200 Ft E of US HWY 85
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.64017, -104.75329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2023)
Projected traffic2,654 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 90 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 90 over Spring Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 90 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 90 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 90 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.