US Bridges

Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · .25 MI SW Drake Ziegler · Structure no. FCCHAS-0.1-ANSA

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChase Drive
CrossesFossil Ck Resv Inlet
Location.25 MI SW Drake Ziegler
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.54714, -105.0245
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Drive over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.