Folsom Street over Goose Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 300 Ft. So. of Valmont · Structure no. BOLD-04-0.74-4A
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,980
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folsom Street over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Folsom Street over Goose Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,175 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folsom Street over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Folsom Street over Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Folsom Street over Goose Creek carry?
About 10,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Folsom Street over Goose Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Folsom Street over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.