Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of Vine Drive · Structure no. FCLMY-1.2-VINE
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,064
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 8,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal 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 Larimer and Weld Canal carry?
About 8,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lemay Avenue over Larimer and Weld Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.