Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.08 MI E of Taft Hill · Structure no. FCLPT-0.1-TFTH
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,091
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,091 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,364 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal carry?
About 9,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.