US Bridges

Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 30 Ft. S of Welch Ave · Structure no. BER-0.0-SOUIX

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouix Drive
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location30 Ft. S of Welch Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3037, -105.09246
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic531 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Souix Drive over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.