US Bridges

County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 15 · Structure no. LR82-0.5-15

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road 82
CrossesBoxelder Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.84169, -105.06644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2023)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary 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 County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 82 over Boxelder Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.