US Bridges

County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 4.1 MI N of CO RD 44H · Structure no. LR63E-4.1-44H

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63E
CrossesS Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv
Location4.1 MI N of CO RD 44H
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.61814, -105.5255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63E over S Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.