US Bridges

Homestead Lane over Fall River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Feet SW of US HWY 34 · Structure no. EP-HOMESTD-FALL

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Lane over Fall River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Homestead Lane over Fall River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHomestead Lane
CrossesFall River
Location200 Feet SW of US HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38464, -105.55719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Homestead Lane over Fall River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Homestead Lane 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 Homestead Lane over Fall River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Lane over Fall River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Lane over Fall River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.