US Bridges

County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of CO RD 47 · Structure no. WEL002.0_047.0A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
796
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location0.7 MI E of CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.00039, -104.60513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2022)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2042
Trucks44%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.