US Bridges

Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Junction With Frey Avenue · Structure no. FCLAPT-0.0FREYA

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,980
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a concrete frame carrying Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaporte Avenue
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
LocationJunction With Frey Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.58931, -105.10825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2023)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laporte Avenue 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 Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Laporte Avenue 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Laporte Avenue over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.