US Bridges

West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 180 W First Street · Structure no. LOV180W.1ST STA

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,792
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest First Street
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location180 W First Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39278, -105.0775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,792 (2023)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is West First Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 9,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West First Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.