Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 M E of Sharp Point DR · Structure no. FCPRST-0.1-SHPT
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22,311 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,888 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River 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 Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 22,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.