County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 1.0 Mi. East of I-25 · Structure no. LR56-1.0-I25-A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 56 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 56 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.