US Bridges

County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 68 · Structure no. LR7-0.8-68-A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesNorth Poudre Canal
Location0.8 MI E of CO RD 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.75136, -105.00033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2023)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2043
Trucks31%
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 7 over North Poudre Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over North Poudre Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.