US Bridges

Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal

GoodPosted for load

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft W of CO-1 · Structure no. LRWOODYCRKLN1

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoody Creek Lane
CrossesLarimer County Canal
Location100 Ft W of CO-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.64717, -105.07402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal built?

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

What condition is Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County 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 Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woody Creek Lane over Larimer County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.