US Bridges

County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of US HWY 34 · Structure no. JSTWN-005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,491
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,491 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,613 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.1 MI N of US HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.40853, -104.94464
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,491 (2023)
Projected traffic10,613 by 2043
Trucks12%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal 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 County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 8,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.