US Bridges

Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Mcwhinney Blv · Structure no. LOV1804PNYRVRDR

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,319
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete frame carrying Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiney River Drive
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Mcwhinney Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41053, -105.01697
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2023)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2043
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney River Drive 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 Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Piney River Drive over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.