US Bridges

Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.2 MI S of Teds Place · Structure no. B-16-FZ

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,235 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFt Collins Exp Way
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI S of Teds Place
RouteU.S. Route 287C
Coordinates40.65018, -105.17163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,235 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Collins Exp Way over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.