US Bridges

30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 400 Ft So of Pearl ST · Structure no. BOLD-07-1.49-3A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,225
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch 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 20,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,270 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries30th Street
CrossesBoulder Lefthand Ditch
Location400 Ft So of Pearl ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02215, -105.25353
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,225 (2023)
Projected traffic24,270 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch built?

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

What condition is 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch 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 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch carry?

About 20,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Street over Boulder Lefthand Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.