Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · .04 MI South of CO HWY 14 · Structure no. 021004000001196
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 209 over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.