US Bridges

CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Cheeseman ST · Structure no. ERI001.0-008.0A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,611
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch is a concrete frame carrying CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,611 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,968 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1 (co Line Rd)
CrossesLower Boulder Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of Cheeseman ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05746, -105.05557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,611 (2023)
Projected traffic7,968 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch carry?

About 5,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 (co Line Rd) over Lower Boulder Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.