US Bridges

East Vine Drive over Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.3 Mi. E. of Lemay · Structure no. FCEVINE-0.3-LMY

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,115
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Vine Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Vine Drive over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,644 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Vine Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Lemay
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59616, -105.051
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2022)
Projected traffic7,644 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Vine Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Vine Drive over Dry 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 East Vine Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is East Vine Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns East Vine Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.