US Bridges

17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WIN017.0-068.0A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,985
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal is a concrete frame carrying 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,818 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries17th ST
CrossesGreeley No. 2 Canal
Location0.3 MI N of ST HWY 392
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48411, -104.93527
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2023)
Projected traffic2,818 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST over Greeley No. 2 Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.