Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Meadowlark Av · Structure no. FCDRK-0.1-MDWLK
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 24,414 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,518 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 91 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Drake Road 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 Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?
About 24,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Drake Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.