US Bridges

Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch

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Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of S CR 23 · Structure no. LRBLUFFLANE1

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Lane
CrossesHandy Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of S CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.35073, -105.16337
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Lane over Handy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.