US Bridges

County Road 23E over Handy Ditch

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of CO RD 18 · Structure no. LR23E-0.3-18-A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,075
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23E over Handy Ditch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 23E over Handy Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23E
CrossesHandy Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of CO RD 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.38216, -105.16342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2023)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 23E over Handy Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23E over Handy Ditch 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 2023.

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

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23E over Handy Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23E over Handy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.