US Bridges

S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek

Good

Gilpin County, Colorado · S Beaver Ck RD at SH72 · Structure no. GL11-S0.1-S72A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS Beaver Creek Roa
CrossesS Boulder Creek
LocationS Beaver Ck RD at SH72
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93407, -105.45322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2020)
Projected traffic958 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Beaver Creek Roa over S Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.