US Bridges

County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CO RD 3 · Structure no. LR32E-0.1-3

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 6,341 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,926 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32E
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.1 MI E of CO RD 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.48661, -104.96247
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,341 (2023)
Projected traffic7,926 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 6,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32E over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.