US Bridges

County Road 63 over Fish Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 3 Mi. S. of SH 36 · Structure no. LR63-1.4-63A-B

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 63 over Fish Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 856 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesFish Creek
Location3 Mi. S. of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.33589, -105.50211
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2023)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 63 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63 over Fish Creek 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 63 over Fish Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.