US Bridges

Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · S of E CR 32 · Structure no. LRSTANTONBRRD1

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStanton Ridge Road
CrossesUnnamed Canal
LocationS of E CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.47979, -105.06454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal built?

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

What condition is Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Ridge Road over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.