US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 4.4 MI East of Chambers L · Structure no. B-13-Q

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location4.4 MI East of Chambers L
RouteState Highway 14B
Coordinates40.65159, -105.81046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic531 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.