US Bridges

SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · Near Longmont · Structure no. D-16-DY

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml Wbnd
CrossesSt. Vrain River
LocationNear Longmont
RouteState Highway 119B
Coordinates40.15357, -105.07759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,440 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 Wbnd over St. Vrain River built?

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

What condition is SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml Wbnd over St. Vrain River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.