US Bridges

County Road 22H over Handy Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of CO RD 31D · Structure no. LR22H-0.4-31D

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22H over Handy Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 22H over Handy Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 22H
CrossesHandy Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of CO RD 31D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42397, -105.21714
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22H over Handy Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22H over Handy Ditch 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 22H over Handy Ditch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22H over Handy Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22H over Handy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.