US Bridges

Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.75 MI W of Lee Hill DR · Structure no. BC-106-7.3-LT

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLefthand Canyon DR
CrossesLefthand Creek
Location0.75 MI W of Lee Hill DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.08158, -105.36665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2023)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lefthand Canyon DR over Lefthand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.