US Bridges

County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CR 54 · Structure no. LR11-0.1-54-A

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 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 6 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesLarimer and Weld Canal
Location0.1 MI N of CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64131, -105.03867
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Larimer and Weld Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.