US Bridges

East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of St. Louis Av · Structure no. LOV830E.4TH ST

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,108
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 2,108 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,635 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 4th Street
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.1 MI W of St. Louis Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39539, -105.06578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,108 (2023)
Projected traffic2,635 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 4th 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 East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East 4th Street over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.