US Bridges

Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of W CR 20 · Structure no. LRWLLWSBNDDR1

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Willows Bend Dr. over Handy 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWillows Bend Dr.
CrossesHandy Ditch
Location0.4 MI S of W CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.38488, -105.17756
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks45%
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 Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch built?

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

What condition is Willows Bend Dr. over Handy 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 Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Willows Bend Dr. over Handy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.