US Bridges

Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · N. of Valley Oak Dr. · Structure no. LOV5040CLEARWTR

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClearwater Drive
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationN. of Valley Oak Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.44402, -105.0218
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwater Drive over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.