US Bridges

Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 200 Ft N of W 10th ST · Structure no. LOV1050TAFTAVE

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,446
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,446 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,308 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft Avenue
CrossesBig Barnes Ditch
Location200 Ft N of W 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.40317, -105.09683
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,446 (2023)
Projected traffic24,308 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch carry?

About 19,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.