US Bridges

SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 600 Ft W of Katie Ave · Structure no. LOV3190SW14THST

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,085
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin is a concrete culvert carrying SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 6,085 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,606 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 14th Street
CrossesMisc Drainage Basin
Location600 Ft W of Katie Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.37841, -105.12138
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,085 (2023)
Projected traffic7,606 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin 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 SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin carry?

About 6,085 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SW 14th Street over Misc Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.