US Bridges

County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 1.4 MI S of US HWY 34 · Structure no. WEL386.0-038.0A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 386
CrossesEmpire Intake Canal
Location1.4 MI S of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.27423, -104.28944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 386 over Empire Intake Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 386 over Empire Intake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.