US Bridges

CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.9 MI S of SH119 · Structure no. BC-3-8.1-DR2

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,541
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2 in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,541 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,049 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 3 / 119th S
CrossesDry Creek No 2
Location0.9 MI S of SH119
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoulder County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.14225, -105.07418
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2023)
Projected traffic3,049 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2 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 CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2 carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3 / 119th S over Dry Creek No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.