US Bridges

County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of SH392 · Structure no. LR5-1.0-32E-B

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet is a concrete frame carrying County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,114 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,142 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesFossil CR Resv Outlet
Location1.5 MI N of SH392
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50105, -104.98186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,114 (2023)
Projected traffic15,142 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet 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 Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet carry?

About 12,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Fossil CR Resv Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.