East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Elkhorn Ave. · Structure no. EP-EASTRVR-THOM
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,668
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6,668 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,335 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Riverside DR over Big Thompson 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 East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River carry?
About 6,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns East Riverside DR over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.