US Bridges

County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. LR16-0.2-23

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
749
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesHome Supply Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36147, -105.15
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2023)
Projected traffic937 by 2043
Trucks17%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch 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 County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Home Supply Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.