US Bridges

Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Ft. E Lady Moon Dr. · Structure no. FCKETCHER-LDYMN

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,116
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 9,116 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,394 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKechter Road
CrossesMcclellands Channel
Location200 Ft. E Lady Moon Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50908, -105.01253
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,116 (2023)
Projected traffic11,394 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel carry?

About 9,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Kechter Road over Mcclellands Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.