US Bridges

County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · Jct. With CO RD 1 · Structure no. LR44-0.0-901

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,037
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,037 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesLarimer & Weld Canal
LocationJct. With CO RD 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.56636, -104.94436
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,037 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal carry?

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Larimer & Weld Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.