US Bridges

Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib.

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 3.4 MI N of CR15 and CR84 · Structure no. FCRHF-3.4-CR84

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib. in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRawhide Flats Road
CrossesWire Draw Trib.
Location3.4 MI N of CR15 and CR84
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90599, -105.07586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rawhide Flats Road over Wire Draw Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.