US Bridges

County Road 90 over Owl Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.35 MI E of CO RD 45 · Structure no. WEL090.0-045.0A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 90 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 90 over Owl Creek 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 90
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.35 MI E of CO RD 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.6389, -104.63229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 90 over Owl 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 June 2024.

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

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is County Road 90 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 90 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.