US Bridges

West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 425 W 29th Street · Structure no. LOV425W.29TH ST

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,399
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,749 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 29th Street
CrossesL. Loveland Outlet Canal
Location425 W 29th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42177, -105.08239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,399 (2023)
Projected traffic16,749 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal carry?

About 13,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns West 29th Street over L. Loveland Outlet Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.