US Bridges

CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · Castle Rock Pull Off · Structure no. BCPOS-LOWER BR

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 54A
CrossesMiddle Boulder Creek
LocationCastle Rock Pull Off
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.98127, -105.45413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 54A over Middle Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.