US Bridges

County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Lincoln Av and Timberline · Structure no. LR46E-1.2-13

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,989
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,989 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,736 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Rd. 46E
CrossesDry Creek Outfall Channe
LocationLincoln Av and Timberline
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58203, -105.03342
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,989 (2023)
Projected traffic8,736 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe carry?

About 6,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 46E over Dry Creek Outfall Channe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.