SH 257 Ml over Big Thompson River

Fair Condition65 years old8,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
Location0.8 Mi No Of Jct SH 60
CarriesSH 257 Ml
CrossesBig Thompson River
Coordinates40.34364, -104.86781

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length166.0 ft (50.6 m)
Max Span54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area495.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
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-Z

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