US Bridges

County Road 64 over Poudre Valley Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 21 · Structure no. LR64-0.5-21-A

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 64 over Poudre Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 64 over Poudre Valley Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 64
CrossesPoudre Valley Canal
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.71161, -105.12472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 64 over Poudre Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 64 over Poudre Valley 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 64 over Poudre Valley Canal carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 64 over Poudre Valley Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64 over Poudre Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.