US Bridges

Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · .7 MI W of Rossum Drive · Structure no. LOV696DEERMEADW

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeer Meadow Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location.7 MI W of Rossum Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39639, -105.15833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks26%
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 Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Meadow 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 Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Meadow Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.