US Bridges

Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Stuart ST · Structure no. FCHTHR-0.1-STUT

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,097
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 2,097 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,621 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeatheridge Rd.
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location0.1 MI N of Stuart ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.56442, -105.10228
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,097 (2023)
Projected traffic2,621 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heatheridge Rd. 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 Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 2,097 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Heatheridge Rd. over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.