US Bridges

County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 37 · Structure no. LR80C-0.7-37

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 80C
CrossesNorth Poudre Canal
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82678, -105.27406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2042
Trucks39%
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 80C over North Poudre Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 80C over North Poudre 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 80C over North Poudre Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.