US Bridges

Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · Just N of Vine DR · Structure no. FCWTG-0.1-VINE

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,632
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage is a concrete frame carrying Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterglen Drive
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationJust N of Vine DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.59591, -105.00561
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,632 (2022)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage 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 Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage carry?

About 2,632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Waterglen Drive over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.