US Bridges

County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 48 · Structure no. LR19-1.2-48

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,617
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow is a concrete frame carrying County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,617 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesCache LA Poudre Overflow
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.6135, -105.11394
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,617 (2023)
Projected traffic7,021 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow 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 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow carry?

About 5,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.