US Bridges

Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Ft E of Bryan Ave · Structure no. FCELIZ-0.1-BRYN

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,803
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,004 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElizabeth Street
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location200 Ft E of Bryan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57472, -105.10447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,803 (2023)
Projected traffic16,004 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 12,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Street over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.