US Bridges

E. 37th Street over Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E. of HWY 287 · Structure no. LOV200E37THST

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,457
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 37th Street over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 37th Street over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,457 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,821 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. 37th Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of HWY 287
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.43023, -105.07606
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,457 (2023)
Projected traffic6,821 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 37th Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 37th Street over Dry Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does E. 37th Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. 37th Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns E. 37th Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.