US Bridges

Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2

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Larimer County, Colorado · 20 Ft S. W Foothill Pkwy · Structure no. FCMCCLE-0.1-FTH

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,020
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Clelland Drive
CrossesLarimer County Canal #2
Location20 Ft S. W Foothill Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.54241, -105.07988
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2023)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2 built?

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

What condition is Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2 carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Clelland Drive over Larimer County Canal #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.