US Bridges

SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.1 MI W of JCT I-25 · Structure no. D-16-DR

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,855 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 119 N/Ebnd
CrossesST Vrain Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT I-25
RouteState Highway 119C
Coordinates40.16042, -105.00865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,855 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 N/Ebnd over ST Vrain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.