US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 4 MI W. US 287 · Structure no. B-16-FT

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location4 MI W. US 287
RouteState Highway 14B
Coordinates40.68646, -105.23924
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1984, making it 41 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 November 2023.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.