US Bridges

County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can

FairPosted for load

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of CO RD 52E · Structure no. LR25E-1.3-52E

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25E
CrossesPleasant Valley Lake Can
Location1.3 MI N of CO RD 52E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.64728, -105.18675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can 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 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.