US Bridges

SH 119 Ml E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 3.6 MI NE of SH 52 · Structure no. D-16-DV

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Ml E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 119 Ml E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,880 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml E.Bnd
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location3.6 MI NE of SH 52
RouteState Highway 119B
Coordinates40.15229, -105.09076
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,880 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 Ml E.Bnd 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 E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Ml E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml E.Bnd over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.