US Bridges

I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 5 MI N of JCT 14/E of I25 · Structure no. B-16-BL

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,494 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Frontage RD
CrossesLarimer County Canal SR
Location5 MI N of JCT 14/E of I25
RouteInterstate 25A
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.65587, -105.0005
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2023)
Projected traffic5,494 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Frontage RD over Larimer County Canal SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.