US Bridges

Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 19 · Structure no. FTM-RIVERVIEWAV

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,708
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana is a steel culvert carrying Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,789 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Avenue
CrossesUpper Platte Beaver Cana
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.26133, -103.78194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,708 (2023)
Projected traffic9,789 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana carry?

About 7,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Avenue over Upper Platte Beaver Cana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.