US Bridges

Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.15 MI W of US36/28th ST · Structure no. BOLD-40-IRISAVE

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,112
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21,112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,334 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIris Ave
CrossesElmers Two Mile Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of US36/28th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03634, -105.26146
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,112 (2023)
Projected traffic25,334 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 Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile 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 Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch carry?

About 21,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Iris Ave over Elmers Two Mile Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.