US Bridges

Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 250 Ft. N of U.S. HWY 34 · Structure no. LOV1490FALRIVER

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,837
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 27 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,297 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall River Drive
CrossesFarmers Indepen. Ditch
Location250 Ft. N of U.S. HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40786, -105.00744
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2023)
Projected traffic7,297 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. 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 2025.

How much traffic does Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fall River Drive over Farmers Indepen. Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.