US Bridges

Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Wood and Sycamore Inters. · Structure no. FCWOOD-SYCM

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,277
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,846 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSycamore Street
CrossesArthur Ditch
LocationWood and Sycamore Inters.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59365, -105.09133
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2021)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch built?

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

What condition is Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Street over Arthur Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.