US Bridges

County Road 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. LR76H-1.0-37

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76H
CrossesN Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv
Location1.0 MI E of CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.80911, -105.26853
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76H 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 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76H over N Frk Cache LA Poudre Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.