US Bridges

Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 50 Ft N of Troutman Pkwy · Structure no. FCBDWK-0.2-LNDS

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,952
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,952 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,939 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBoardwalk Drive
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location50 Ft N of Troutman Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.52967, -105.07097
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,952 (2023)
Projected traffic9,939 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 7,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Boardwalk Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.