County Road 45E over Dale Creek
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI Northwest of US Hw · Structure no. LR45E-0.2-S287
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 231 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 45E over Dale Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45E over Dale Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 45E over Dale Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 45E over Dale Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 45E over Dale Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Road 45E over Dale Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 45E over Dale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.