County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of CR 22 · Structure no. WEL049.0-024.0A
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,747
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,741 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 49 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 49 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 4,747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 49 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.