US Bridges

Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Stuart ST · Structure no. FCLMY-0.1-STUT

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,981
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 26,981 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,727 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemay Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Stuart ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.56503, -105.05808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,981 (2023)
Projected traffic33,727 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek 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 Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek carry?

About 26,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lemay Avenue over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.