Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of ST HWY 392 · Structure no. LR901-S0.4-S392
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 11,943 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,929 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River carry?
About 11,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wcr 3 Lcr 1 over Cache LA Poudre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.