US Bridges

Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of 7th Street · Structure no. WIN066.0-017.0A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,186
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 10,186 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,465 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastman Park Dr.
CrossesWhitney Ditch
Location0.2 MI East of 7th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.46539, -104.90406
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,186 (2023)
Projected traffic14,465 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch 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 Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch carry?

About 10,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Eastman Park Dr. over Whitney Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.