US Bridges

West Creek Road over West Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of CR 43 · Structure no. LRWESTCRKRD1

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Creek Road over West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Creek Road over West Creek 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Creek Road
CrossesWest Creek
Location0.3 MI W of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.44204, -105.4608
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2023)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Creek Road over West Creek built?

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

What condition is West Creek Road over West Creek 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 West Creek Road over West Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is West Creek Road over West Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.