US Bridges

County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal

FairPosted for load

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 27E · Structure no. LR54E-0.7-27E

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54E
CrossesPleas. Valley Lake Canal
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 27E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.64805, -105.18847
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic308 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pleas. Valley Lake Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake 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 County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54E over Pleas. Valley Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.