US Bridges

Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 10 Ft W of Frontage Road · Structure no. WELIN-MT. OWENS

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesMount Owens Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location10 Ft W of Frontage Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68769, -105.00167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2023)
Projected traffic655 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Owens Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.