US Bridges

Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 Mi. S of Horsetooth · Structure no. FCMTCL-0.1-HTH

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,749
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a concrete frame carrying Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Drive
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location0.1 Mi. S of Horsetooth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.53722, -105.07561
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2023)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 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 Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Drive over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.