US Bridges

Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 1.0 MI W of Baseline RD · Structure no. BC-56-00.9-SS

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,463
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,956 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFlagstaff RD CR56
CrossesHillside Slide
Location1.0 MI W of Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00294, -105.29233
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,463 (2023)
Projected traffic2,956 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$886,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide 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 Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide carry?

About 2,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Flagstaff RD CR56 over Hillside Slide?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.