Bear Lake Road over Big Thompson River
Fair Condition66 years old2,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Location | 1.9 Miles South Of Beaver |
| Carries | Bear Lake Road |
| Crosses | Big Thompson River |
| Coordinates | 40.35048, -105.57767 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 4 (Poor) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Girder and Floorbeam |
| Total Length | 303.8 ft (92.6 m) |
| Max Span | 125.0 ft (38.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 1000.1 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,500 (2019) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 1520002P0000000 |