Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · .1 MI E Strauss Cabin RD · Structure no. LR36-0.1-7
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,732
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,732 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,915 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet carry?
About 8,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Kechter Road over Fossil Creek Res. Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.