US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · West of 3rd Street · Structure no. WELINRONREAGAN2

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRonald Reagan Ave.
CrossesBoxelder Creek
LocationWest of 3rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6898, -105.00728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic931 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Boxelder Creek built?

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

What condition is Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek 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 Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Ave. over Boxelder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.