US Bridges

11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N. of D Street · Structure no. GREELEY_0000010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,966
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,966 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,311 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Avenue
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.2 MI N. of D Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44093, -104.69682
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,966 (2023)
Projected traffic11,311 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 7,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Avenue over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.