US Bridges

N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal

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Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of U.S. HWY 34 · Structure no. LOV1600NBYDLKAV

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,538
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,538 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,673 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Boyd Lake Ave
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.2 MI N of U.S. HWY 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.40989, -105.02111
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,538 (2023)
Projected traffic10,673 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 8,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns N. Boyd Lake Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.