US Bridges

Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Rossum Drive · Structure no. LOV5400CEDARVDR

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Valley Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Rossum Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40139, -105.15103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2023)
Projected traffic483 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Valley Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Valley Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.