US Bridges

Palmer DR over Spillway

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 West of Hogan DR · Structure no. FCPALM-0.1-HOG

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer DR over Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Palmer DR over Spillway in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmer DR
CrossesSpillway
Location0.1 West of Hogan DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51967, -105.07006
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Palmer DR over Spillway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer DR over Spillway 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 Palmer DR over Spillway carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Palmer DR over Spillway?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer DR over Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.