US Bridges

W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch

Good

Broomfield County, Colorado · 200FT N of Flatiron W Ent · Structure no. BFD-W.FLT-W.ENT

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,174
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,409 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Flatiron Circle
CrossesRock CR and IRR Dtch
Location200FT N of Flatiron W Ent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93708, -105.13674
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,174 (2023)
Projected traffic7,409 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch carry?

About 6,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W. Flatiron Circle over Rock CR and IRR Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.