SH 257 Ml over Cache La Poudre River

Fair Condition62 years old12,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
Location2.9 Mi No Of Jct US 34
CarriesSH 257 Ml
CrossesCache La Poudre River
Coordinates40.44747, -104.88914

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length288.1 ft (87.8 m)
Max Span41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area913.1 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberC-17-CX

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