US Bridges

Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.27 MI W of I-25 · Structure no. FCMTV-1.2-SUMV

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,552
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 38 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 5,552 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Vista DR
CrossesBrewery Drainage Pond
Location0.27 MI W of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.61022, -105.00717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,552 (2023)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond carry?

About 5,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Vista DR over Brewery Drainage Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.