US Bridges

North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of East 1st ST · Structure no. LOV850MADAV-A

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,312
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,390 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Madison Ave
CrossesGreeley Loveland Canal
Location0.5 MI N of East 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40056, -105.05889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,312 (2023)
Projected traffic10,390 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal carry?

About 8,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns North Madison Ave over Greeley Loveland Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.