US Bridges

Fall River Court over Fall River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft S of US HWY 34 · Structure no. EP-FALLRCT-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
273
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall River Court over Fall River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fall River Court 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall River Court
CrossesFall River
Location100 Ft S of US HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38964, -105.56158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fall River Court over Fall River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fall River Court 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 Fall River Court over Fall River carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fall River Court over Fall River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fall River Court over Fall River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.