US Bridges

East Vine Drive over Lake Canal

Poor

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Timberline RD · Structure no. FCVINE-W.5-SUMV

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,025
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Vine Drive over Lake Canal is a concrete frame carrying East Vine Drive over Lake Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,531 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Vine Drive
CrossesLake Canal
Location0.5 MI W of Timberline RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59629, -105.03888
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2022)
Projected traffic7,531 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Vine Drive over Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Vine Drive over Lake Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Vine Drive over Lake Canal carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is East Vine Drive over Lake Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Vine Drive over Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.