US Bridges

E Suniga Road over Lake Canal

GoodPosted for load

Larimer County, Colorado · 500 Feet E of Redwood ST · Structure no. FCSUN-0.1-RDWD

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,623
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Suniga Road over Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E Suniga Road over Lake Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE Suniga Road
CrossesLake Canal
Location500 Feet E of Redwood ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.59906, -105.0657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E Suniga Road over Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Suniga Road over Lake Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Suniga Road over Lake Canal carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Suniga Road over Lake Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns E Suniga Road over Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.