US Bridges

N 115th ST over Highland Ditch

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.95 MI N of Vermillion R · Structure no. BC-3-2.3-IDA

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 115th ST over Highland Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N 115th ST over Highland Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 115th ST
CrossesHighland Ditch
Location0.95 MI N of Vermillion R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.23126, -105.08355
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2043
Trucks16%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 115th ST over Highland Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 115th ST over Highland Ditch 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 N 115th ST over Highland Ditch carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N 115th ST over Highland Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N 115th ST over Highland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.