US Bridges

Redwood Street over Lake Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · At Cajetan Street · Structure no. FCREDWD-CAJETAN

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,585
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood Street over Lake Canal is a concrete frame carrying Redwood Street over Lake Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRedwood Street
CrossesLake Canal
LocationAt Cajetan Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59717, -105.068
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2023)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Redwood Street over Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwood Street over Lake Canal 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 Redwood Street over Lake Canal carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Redwood Street over Lake Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood Street over Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.