SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · In Wellington · Structure no. B-16-AN
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,916 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 1 Ml over Box Elder 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 1 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.