US Bridges

County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CO RD 23 · Structure no. LR52E-0.1-23

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,343
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 6 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52E
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.1 MI E of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.62967, -105.16878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2023)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 52E over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52E over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.