N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.45 MI N of W. 1st St. · Structure no. LOV640NWILAVE-A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,814 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,018 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River 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 N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River carry?
About 8,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns N. Wilson Avenue over Big Thompson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.