Spruce Street over Fall River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 100 Feet North of Elkhorn · Structure no. EP-SPRC-FALL
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Street over Fall River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spruce Street over Fall River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 47 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Street over Fall River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Spruce Street 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 Spruce Street over Fall River carry?
About 1,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Street over Fall River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Street over Fall River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.