US Bridges

CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.8 MI E of CO RD 27E · Structure no. LR52E-0.8-27E-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR52E-RIST Canyon
CrossesHansen Feeder Canal
Location1.8 MI E of CO RD 27E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.63253, -105.18686
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2023)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR52E-RIST Canyon over Hansen Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.