Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of S Hillcrest · Structure no. MONTROSE-6
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Street over Loutsenhizer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Street over Loutsenhizer Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.