County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLarimer County, Colorado · 4.7 MI N of CO RD 44H · Structure no. LR63E-4.7-44H
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 63E over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.