US Bridges

North Shields St. over Dry Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of US HWY 287 · Structure no. LR17-0.3-S287

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shields St. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Shields St. over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,317 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shields St.
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US HWY 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.6305, -105.09528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (2023)
Projected traffic5,317 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 North Shields St. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shields St. over Dry Creek 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 Shields St. over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is North Shields St. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Shields St. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.