US Bridges

County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of I-25 · Structure no. TNTH38-0.3-I25A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,363
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 31,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,204 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.3 MI East of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52325, -104.98639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,363 (2023)
Projected traffic39,204 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River 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 County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 31,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.