US Bridges

Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft S of W Co. RD 38 · Structure no. FCMAXG-0.1-HRMY

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 79% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHcl+pgl Brt Guide
CrossesMail Creek
Location100 Ft S of W Co. RD 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.52302, -105.08074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks79%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 79% are trucks.

How long is Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hcl+pgl Brt Guide over Mail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.