US Bridges

Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of CO RD 7 · Structure no. FRD016.0-007.0A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTipple PKWY/CO16
CrossesLower Boulder Ditch
Location0.9 MI E of CO RD 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.10232, -104.98212
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipple PKWY/CO16 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tipple PKWY/CO16 over Lower Boulder Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.