US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of JCT SH 257 · Structure no. B-17-DP

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesLarimer CO Canal
Location0.8 MI E of JCT SH 257
RouteState Highway 14C
Coordinates40.58146, -104.89257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO 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 SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Larimer CO Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.