US Bridges

Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 50 Ft W of College Ave · Structure no. FCHTH-W0.1-CL

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,245
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,556 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesHorsetooth Road
CrossesLarimer CO Canal No. 2
Location50 Ft W of College Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53819, -105.07778
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,245 (2023)
Projected traffic26,556 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2 carry?

About 21,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Horsetooth Road over Larimer CO Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.