Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of Vine DR-CR48 · Structure no. LR17-0.5-48-A
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,674
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,674 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,843 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 8,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Cty RD17 (shields) over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.