US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft N of 1st ST · Structure no. LOV150WASHTN AV

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington 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 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location100 Ft N of 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39311, -105.07064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2023)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.