US Bridges

CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · .2 MI W of CR 21C · Structure no. LR50E-1.7-23

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,099
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO50E Bingham Hill
CrossesLarimer Co. Canal No. 2
Location.2 MI W of CR 21C
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61853, -105.14261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2023)
Projected traffic1,373 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 CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2 carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO50E Bingham Hill over Larimer Co. Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.