US Bridges

Centre Ave over Spring Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · .1MI S of Bay Dr. · Structure no. FCCTRE-0.1-BAY

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,889
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete frame carrying Centre Ave over Spring Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,889 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,861 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.1MI S of Bay Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56414, -105.08352
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,889 (2023)
Projected traffic9,861 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Centre Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centre Ave over Spring Creek 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 Centre Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Centre Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.