US Bridges

County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 75 Ft S of ST HWY 14 · Structure no. LR63E-11.8-44H

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63E
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location75 Ft S of ST HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.68839, -105.49292
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63E 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 63E over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63E over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.