Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 2 MI N of 26th Avenue · Structure no. AUR98.1-AE.0
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 888
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 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 888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,154 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 888 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hudson Road over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.