Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 200 Ft E of 26th Street · Structure no. BOLD-09-0.05-01
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 666
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch 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 Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch carry?
About 666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Juniper Avenue over Elmers Two Mile Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.