SH 119 NBND
Carrying SH 119 NBND over DRY CREEK
4.5 MI NE OF JCT US 36, Boulder, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH 119 NBND
The SH 119 NBND bridge in Boulder, Colorado carries SH 119 NBND over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH 119 NBND compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.3 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D-16-M
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 119 NBND is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SH 119 NBND against other structures in Boulder and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SH 119 NBND?
SH 119 NBND in Boulder, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH 119 NBND inspected?
SH 119 NBND's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 119 NBND is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH 119 NBND?
SH 119 NBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH 119 NBND?
SH 119 NBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SH 119 NBND and does age affect safety?
SH 119 NBND was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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