US Bridges

Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · Just S of CR 14 · Structure no. LRCROWNPTDR1-A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrown Point Dr.
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
LocationJust S of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69783, -105.59969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crown Point Dr. over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.