US Bridges

County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. WIN019.0-068.0A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,393
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal is a concrete slab carrying County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,393 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,918 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesNew Cache Lapoudre Canal
Location0.7 MI N of ST HWY 392
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.49014, -104.88894
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,393 (2023)
Projected traffic11,918 by 2042
Trucks23%
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

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 County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre 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 County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal carry?

About 8,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over New Cache Lapoudre Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.