Crags Drive over Big Thompson River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 50 Feet North of E Rivers · Structure no. EP-CRAGS-THOM
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,972
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crags Drive over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crags Drive over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crags Drive over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crags Drive over Big Thompson 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 2024.
How much traffic does Crags Drive over Big Thompson River carry?
About 3,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Crags Drive over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Crags Drive over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.