Shields Street over Importation Channel
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Stuart ST · Structure no. FCSHLD-0.2-STUT
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,994
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Street over Importation Channel is a concrete frame carrying Shields Street over Importation Channel in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 26,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,742 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Street over Importation Channel built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields Street over Importation Channel 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Shields Street over Importation Channel carry?
About 26,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shields Street over Importation Channel?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Shields Street over Importation Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.