US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 50 E of Willow Street · Structure no. FCLINC-0.0-WLLA

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,199
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,199 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,999 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location50 E of Willow Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58844, -105.06981
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,199 (2022)
Projected traffic8,999 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River 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 Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 7,199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.