Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of First Street · Structure no. LOV150MONROE AV
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 473
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 103 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?
About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.