West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Taft Avenue · Structure no. LOV1825W8THST-A
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,983
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,979 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch carry?
About 3,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns West 8th Street over Big Barnes Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.