US Bridges

Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI NE of Willow ST · Structure no. FCLIND-0.1-WLLW

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,883
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,883 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,603 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinden Street
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.1 MI NE of Willow ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59125, -105.07175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,883 (2023)
Projected traffic3,603 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River 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 Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 2,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Street over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.