US Bridges

Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.7 Mi. E of Sharp Point · Structure no. FCPRST-0.7-SHPT

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,557
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 22,557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,196 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Road
CrossesCache LA Poudre Overflow
Location0.7 Mi. E of Sharp Point
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.56703, -105.02058
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,557 (2023)
Projected traffic28,196 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 22,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Road over Cache LA Poudre Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.