US Bridges

CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Taft Hill · Structure no. LR48-0.2-19

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,096
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,870 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 48 (vine Dr.)
CrossesLarimer County Canal #2
Location0.2 MI E of Taft Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59653, -105.11189
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,096 (2023)
Projected traffic8,870 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2 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 CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2 carry?

About 7,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 (vine Dr.) over Larimer County Canal #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.