US Bridges

S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Drake ST · Structure no. FCSHLD-0.1-RLMR

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,815
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 26,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,519 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Shields ST
CrossesLarimer CO Canal No 2
Location0.2 MI N of Drake ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.55703, -105.09616
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,815 (2023)
Projected traffic33,519 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2 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 S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2 carry?

About 26,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns S. Shields ST over Larimer CO Canal No 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.