US Bridges

County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.9 Mii E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. LR74E-1.9-37

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,655
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,655 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 74E
CrossesN Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv
Location1.9 Mii E of CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.78783, -105.25281
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,655 (2023)
Projected traffic3,319 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 74E over N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv carry?

About 2,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 74E over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.