US Bridges

I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 4.4 MI So of JCT SH 119 · Structure no. D-17-DU

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,410 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 445 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml and FR Rds
CrossesLower Boulder Ditch
Location4.4 MI So of JCT SH 119
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.09724, -104.97961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width445 ft (135.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2020)
Projected traffic137,410 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$529,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 445 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml and FR Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.