US Bridges

Fairways Drive over Local Drainage

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of Neva RD · Structure no. BC-426606-0.4A

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairways Drive over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Fairways Drive over Local Drainage in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairways Drive
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.4 MI S of Neva RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09936, -105.25919
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2022)
Projected traffic746 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairways Drive over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairways Drive over Local Drainage 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 2025.

How much traffic does Fairways Drive over Local Drainage carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairways Drive over Local Drainage?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Fairways Drive over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.