US Bridges

Drake Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.0 MI E of Hanover DR · Structure no. FCDRK-0.0-CONST

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,741
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Drake Road over Spring Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 17,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,176 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.0 MI E of Hanover DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.55289, -105.10761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,741 (2023)
Projected traffic22,176 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Drake Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Road over Spring Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Drake Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 17,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.