US Bridges

Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 N of E. 8th Street · Structure no. LOV1030BOISEAV

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,915
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete frame carrying Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,644 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoise Avenue
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.2 N of E. 8th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40233, -105.05375
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,915 (2023)
Projected traffic13,644 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boise Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 10,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Boise Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.