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County Road 23 over Handy Ditch

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Larimer County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD 12 · Structure no. LR23-0.9-12

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,024
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Handy Ditch is a concrete frame carrying County Road 23 over Handy Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesHandy Ditch
Location0.9 MI N of CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.34761, -105.15036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2023)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23 over Handy Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Handy Ditch carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Handy Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Handy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.