US Bridges

County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S County RD 25E · Structure no. LR38E-1.0-25EA

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,744
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal 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 1,744 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38E
CrossesCharles Hansen Fd Canal
Location0.1 MI S County RD 25E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50492, -105.19847
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,744 (2023)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2042
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 Charles Hansen Fd Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal carry?

About 1,744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38E over Charles Hansen Fd Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.