US Bridges

Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Ft. N. Kechter Road · Structure no. FCLDYMN-0.1-KHR

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,327 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLady Moon Drive
CrossesMcclellands Channel
Location200 Ft. N. Kechter Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50958, -105.01325
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2023)
Projected traffic3,327 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lady Moon Drive 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 Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Lady Moon Drive over Mcclellands Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.