US Bridges

Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · .1 MI N William N. Pkwy · Structure no. FCZIG-0.1-WNP

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,977
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 15,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,971 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZiegler Road
CrossesFossil Ck Resv Inlet
Location.1 MI N William N. Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.54672, -105.02052
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,977 (2023)
Projected traffic19,971 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet carry?

About 15,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ziegler Road over Fossil Ck Resv Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.