Shields Street over Spring Creek
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Hill Pond RD · Structure no. FCSHLD-0.1-HLPD
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,932
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Street over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shields Street over Spring Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26,932 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,664 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Street over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields Street over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Shields Street over Spring Creek carry?
About 26,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shields Street over Spring Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Shields Street over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.