County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 2.8 Miles E of CR 97 · Structure no. ARA 30-26.8
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,557
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 30 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 1,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 30 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.