US Bridges

Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Bow Mnt. RD · Structure no. BC-WWGAP-0.9-FM

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWagonwheel Gap RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Bow Mnt. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06104, -105.31514
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2023)
Projected traffic489 by 2043
Trucks16%
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

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 Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Wagonwheel Gap RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.