US Bridges

Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc

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Larimer County, Colorado · 220 Ft. N of U.S. HWY 34 · Structure no. LOV1490RKYMTAVA

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,405
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc is a concrete frame carrying Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 31 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 15,405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,257 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Mtn. Avenue
CrossesFarmers Independent Ditc
Location220 Ft. N of U.S. HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.40786, -105.00244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,405 (2023)
Projected traffic19,257 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc 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 Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc carry?

About 15,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Mtn. Avenue over Farmers Independent Ditc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.