US Bridges

County Road 38E over Redstone Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N. of CO RD 25E · Structure no. LR38E-0.1-25EA

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,824
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38E over Redstone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38E over Redstone Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38E
CrossesRedstone Creek
Location0.1 MI N. of CO RD 25E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50567, -105.19802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2023)
Projected traffic2,279 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 38E over Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38E over Redstone 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 38E over Redstone Creek carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38E over Redstone Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38E over Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.