US Bridges

High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of US HWY 34 · Structure no. LOV1451HIGHPLNS

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying High Plains Road 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Plains Road
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.1 MI N of US HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40933, -104.96439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

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

What condition is High Plains Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns High Plains Road over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.