Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 Miles West of Bear LA · Structure no. 1520001S0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Kaley Cabin Road over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.