US Bridges

N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Niwot RD · Structure no. BC-39-4.8-LTA

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN 63rd ST (cr 39)
CrossesLefthand Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Niwot RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10742, -105.20686
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2021)
Projected traffic3,132 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 63rd ST (cr 39) 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 N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N 63rd ST (cr 39) over Lefthand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.