US Bridges

West Creek Road over West Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CR 43 · Structure no. LRWESTCRKRD3

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 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
Location0.1 MI W of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.44189, -105.45926
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 21 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West Creek Road over West Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.