US Bridges

Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of Harmony Road · Structure no. FCSTRS-0.4-HRMY

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,164
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet is a concrete frame carrying Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,164 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStrauss Cabin Road
CrossesFossil Creek Res. Inlet
Location0.4 MI S of Harmony Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.515, -105.00111
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 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 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 rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,164 (2023)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet 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 Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet carry?

About 2,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Strauss Cabin Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.