US Bridges

7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 M W. Mad. Ave. -Cr 13 · Structure no. LOV1200E.7THST

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,645
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,306 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7th Street(cr 20D)
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.1 M W. Mad. Ave. -Cr 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39834, -105.0606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,645 (2023)
Projected traffic3,306 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street(cr 20D) 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 7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 2,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street(cr 20D) over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.