US Bridges

County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.3 MI S of US HWY 34 · Structure no. WEL091.0_038.0A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 91
CrossesEmpire Intake Canal
Location1.3 MI S of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.27267, -104.20822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 91 over Empire Intake Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal 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 91 over Empire Intake Canal carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 91 over Empire Intake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.