US Bridges

Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Ft. N. Sage Cr. Rd. · Structure no. FCZIEG-SAGECKRD

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,572
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel is a concrete frame carrying Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,465 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZiegler Drive
CrossesMcclellands Channel
Location200 Ft. N. Sage Cr. Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.51128, -105.02
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,572 (2023)
Projected traffic14,465 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel 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 Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel carry?

About 11,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ziegler Drive over Mcclellands Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.