SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of JCT I 25 · Structure no. B-17-DJ
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,310 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.