County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 3.9 MI W of US HWY 85 · Structure no. WEL126.0_019.0A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 126 over Lone Tree 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 126 over Lone Tree Creek carry?
About 409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 126 over Lone Tree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.