Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 600 Ft S of US HWY 34 · Structure no. LOV1200NAMAV
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,626 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,782 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Namaqua 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch carry?
About 4,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Namaqua Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.