US Bridges

Bluff Lane over Home Supply Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 300 Ft W of S CR 23 · Structure no. LRBLUFFLANE2

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Lane over Home Supply Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bluff Lane over Home Supply 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Lane
CrossesHome Supply Ditch
Location300 Ft W of S CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.35204, -105.15606
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 Home Supply Ditch built?

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

What condition is Bluff Lane over Home Supply 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 Home Supply Ditch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Lane over Home Supply Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Lane over Home Supply Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.