US Bridges

Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft N of Flicker Dr. · Structure no. FCRDWG-0.0FLKRA

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
818
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a concrete slab carrying Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRedwing Road
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location100 Ft N of Flicker Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.55061, -105.08086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 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 Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Redwing Road over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.