US Bridges

SH 119 Ml W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek

Good

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

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 W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 119 Ml W.Bnd over Lefthand 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 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml W.Bnd
CrossesLefthand Creek
Location3.6 MI NE of SH 52
RouteState Highway 119B
Coordinates40.1525, -105.09067
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,880 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 119 Ml W.Bnd over Lefthand 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 W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 119 Ml W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml W.Bnd over Lefthand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.