US Bridges

Valmont RD over Boulder Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 200 Ft. E of 55th Street · Structure no. BC-52-1.9-BO1

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,324
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valmont RD over Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valmont RD over Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,324 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,189 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValmont RD
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location200 Ft. E of 55th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02836, -105.22366
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,324 (2023)
Projected traffic17,189 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 Valmont RD over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valmont RD over Boulder 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 Valmont RD over Boulder Creek carry?

About 14,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Valmont RD over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Valmont RD over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.