Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of East First ST · Structure no. LOV150RAILRD AV
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 108 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.