Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Riverside Ave · Structure no. FCLMY-0.1-RVSDE
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,461
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 22,461 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,077 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lemay Avenue 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 Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 22,461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Lemay Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.