Laporte Avenue over New Mercer Ditch

Fair Condition61 years old6,487 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
Location0.1 Mi W Of CR 11
CarriesLaporte Avenue
CrossesNew Mercer Ditch
Coordinates40.58935, -105.11678

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area116.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,487 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberFCLAPT-PENN

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