County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.8 MI NW of CO RD 38E · Structure no. LR27-0.8-38E-A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 806
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 27 over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.