Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of West First ST · Structure no. LOV990NWILAVE
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,213
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,213 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,766 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 90 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch carry?
About 6,213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Avenue over Big Barnes Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.