US Bridges

Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of US HWY 34 · Structure no. LRB3-1063BTC-A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJasper Lake Road
CrossesBig Thompson River
Location0.1 MI N of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41528, -105.25583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Lake Road over Big Thompson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.