US Bridges

County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 Miles W of CR 29 · Structure no. ELBT-194-6.6

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,931
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,433 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 194
CrossesBoxelder Creek
Location0.2 Miles W of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56471, -104.53509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2020)
Projected traffic2,433 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 194 over Boxelder Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek carry?

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 194 over Boxelder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.