US Bridges

Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Mcwhinney ST · Structure no. LOV2002RKYMTAV

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,268
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Mountain Ave 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 12,268 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,335 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Mountain Ave
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.2 MI N of Mcwhinney ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.41417, -105.00222
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
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,268 (2023)
Projected traffic15,335 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

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

What condition is Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 12,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Mountain Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.