US Bridges

County Road 15 over Little Thompson River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD 4 · Structure no. LR15-0.9-4-A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 15 over Little Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesLittle Thompson River
Location0.9 MI N of CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28951, -105.07345
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2023)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 15 over Little Thompson River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Little Thompson River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Little Thompson River carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Little Thompson River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Little Thompson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.