US Bridges

County Road 120 over Crow Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of CR 83 · Structure no. WEL120.0_085.0A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 120 over Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 120 over Crow Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 120
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1.3 MI E of CR 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.85612, -104.25227
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 120 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 120 over Crow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 120 over Crow Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 120 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 120 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.