David Drive over Fall River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 80 Feet West of US HWY 34 · Structure no. EP-DAVIDDR-FALL
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
David Drive over Fall River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying David Drive over Fall River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 51 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 5 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was David Drive over Fall River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is David Drive over Fall River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does David Drive over Fall River carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is David Drive over Fall River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns David Drive over Fall River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.