US Bridges

SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · Adjacent to Jay RD · Structure no. D-16-AB_MINOR

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,520 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 119 Sbnd
CrossesBeasley Ditch
LocationAdjacent to Jay RD
RouteState Highway 119B
Coordinates40.05498, -105.22899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,520 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Sbnd over Beasley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.