Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of First ST · Structure no. LOV0690NTAFTAVE
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,527
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 years old, older 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 21,527 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,909 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?
About 21,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Taft Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.