US Bridges

SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 13.7 MI E of JCT SH 72 · Structure no. D-15-AK

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location13.7 MI E of JCT SH 72
RouteState Highway 119A
Coordinates40.01466, -105.32121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 Ml over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.