US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 10 Ft W Frontage Road · Structure no. WELINRONREAGAN1

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Ronald Reagan Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRonald Reagan Ave.
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location10 Ft W Frontage Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.68972, -105.00142
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,564 (2023)
Projected traffic1,955 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Ave. over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.