US Bridges

Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of Butte Pass · Structure no. FCMOSS-0.1-BENT

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoss Creek Drive
CrossesMoss Creek
Location150 Ft N of Butte Pass
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53091, -105.08922
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2023)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2042
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Moss Creek Drive over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.