US Bridges

SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 3.6 MI N of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-16-AU

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,260 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml Sbnd
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location3.6 MI N of JCT SH 52
RouteState Highway 119B
Coordinates40.12663, -105.14478
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,260 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml Sbnd over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.