US Bridges

County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.65 MI E of CO RD 39 · Structure no. WEL102.0-039.0A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 89% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 102
CrossesLittle Owl Creek
Location0.65 MI E of CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.72508, -104.68352
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
Trucks89%
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 102 over Little Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 102 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 89% are trucks.

How long is County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 102 over Little Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.