On the east bank of the South Platte
Asphalt Paving in Platteville, CO
A Weld County town at US 85 and SH 66, beside Fort Vasquez and the Fort St. Vrain station.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote before work starts
- Subgrade checked for clay and soft spots first
River Town Pavement
Asphalt paving in Platteville means building on river ground. The town sits on the east bank of the South Platte River in Weld County, at about 4,803 feet, at the intersection of US 85 and State Highway 66. Ground close to the river tends to stay damp after spring melt and summer storms, so base depth and drainage are the first things we look at on any Platteville driveway or lot.
History
Platteville was founded on May 27, 1871, and incorporated on January 1, 1887, named for its location on the Platte River. It sits next to Fort Vasquez on US 85, and the Fort St. Vrain Generating Station, once a nuclear plant and now running on natural gas, is about a quarter mile northwest of town. The town's August harvest festival, now called Harvest Daze, has been held since 1910.
Homes and growth
Platteville had 2,370 residents in 2000, 2,485 in 2010 and 2,955 in 2020, an 18.9 percent increase over the last decade. Most housing is modest single-family homes, with older driveways near the center and newer subdivisions on the edges. Older drives often need full replacement; newer ones need sealing and crack work.
Highway lots
Businesses along US 85 and SH 66 see truck and farm traffic. Entrances take the most wear and benefit from thicker sections and full-depth repairs instead of surface patches. We also restripe lots to the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible spaces.
Costs
HomeGuide lists new asphalt driveways at roughly $5 to $12 or more per square foot and sealing at $1 to $2. Angi lists removal and replacement at $8 to $15 per square foot. HomeAdvisor lists commercial lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot.
River-bottom base
On damp ground, we often dig deeper to find firm material and use a thicker gravel base. That costs more up front but prevents the soft spots and potholes that show up after the first wet spring on thin base.
Shops and farm pads
Platteville's surrounding farm country has shops and equipment yards that need thicker sections or compacted recycled asphalt.
Rural accesses
Properties outside town that connect to Weld County roads need a county access permit through the E-Permit Center. Access onto US 85 or SH 66 falls under CDOT. We confirm which applies before scheduling. Call (970) 717-1592 or
.What to Know in Platteville
- South Platte river town. Platteville sits on the east bank of the South Platte River at 4,803 feet, at the intersection of US 85 and State Highway 66.
- Founding. Platteville was founded May 27, 1871, incorporated January 1, 1887, and named for its location on the Platte River.
- Neighbors. The town is adjacent to Fort Vasquez on US 85; the Fort St. Vrain Generating Station is about a quarter mile northwest.
- Population. Platteville grew from 2,485 residents in 2010 to 2,955 in 2020, an 18.9% increase.
Our Services in Platteville, CO
Platteville Questions
Does being near the river affect my driveway?
Damp ground softens the base. We probe for soft spots and plan drainage so water leaves the pavement.
Do you pave lots along US 85?
Yes, with heavier sections at entrances for truck traffic, plus patching, sealing and striping.
Who permits a rural driveway near Platteville?
Weld County for county roads, through its E-Permit Center. CDOT handles access onto state highways.
How long does new asphalt need before sealing?
HomeGuide recommends waiting 3 to 6 months so it can cure.
Why does my driveway get potholes every spring?
Water is reaching the base and softening it, then freezing. Patches on top do not fix that. Saw-cut repairs that rebuild the base do.
Do you work on Harvest Daze and community lots?
We pave, patch, seal and stripe lots for churches, community buildings and businesses, and schedule around events when asked.
Should I overlay my older Platteville driveway?
Only if the base is sound. If it has alligator cracking or soft spots, those need rebuilding first or a full replacement.
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