US Bridges

Stuart Street over Spring Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Whedbee St. · Structure no. FCSTUT-0.1WHDBA

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Street over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stuart Street over Spring Creek 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,713 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStuart Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Whedbee St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5635, -105.06961
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2023)
Projected traffic4,713 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Stuart Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart 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 Stuart Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.