US Bridges

83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 1.8 Mile North of Woodlan · Structure no. BC-23-1.9-LTH-B

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,931 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries83rd ST (co RD 23)
CrossesLittle Thompson River
Location1.8 Mile North of Woodlan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.25764, -105.15931
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2023)
Projected traffic2,931 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd ST (co RD 23) over Little Thompson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.