US Bridges

West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 50 Ft W of Franklin Ave. · Structure no. LOV660W.1ST ST

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,384
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete frame carrying West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 4,384 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,480 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 1st Street
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location50 Ft W of Franklin Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39286, -105.08689
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,384 (2023)
Projected traffic5,480 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland 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 2023.

How much traffic does West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 4,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns West 1st Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.