Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 60 Feet West of East Rive · Structure no. EP-RCKWLL-THOM
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 4,139 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,174 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Rockwell Street 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 Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River carry?
About 4,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rockwell Street over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.