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County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.15 MI W of CO RD 21 · Structure no. LR46E-W0.1-21

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,623
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 46E
CrossesPleasant Valley Lake Can
Location0.15 MI W of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.58953, -105.13625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2023)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46E over Pleasant Valley Lake Can?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.