US Bridges

Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Eastman Pk DR · Structure no. WIN017.0-064.0A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,595
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,595 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,465 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeventh Street
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location0.2 MI S of Eastman Pk DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.46292, -104.90769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,595 (2023)
Projected traffic16,465 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 11,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Street over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.