US Bridges

County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 50 Ft W of US HWY 287 · Structure no. LR54E-0.5-25E-A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 54E
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location50 Ft W of US HWY 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65186, -105.17881
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2043
Trucks21%
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 54E over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54E over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.