Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Industrial DR · Structure no. LR46E-1.1-13
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,817
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,817 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,522 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Dry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek carry?
About 6,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.