US Bridges

Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 150 Ft W of Bear Mtn. RD · Structure no. BOLD-11-0.00-01

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesBear Canyon Creek
Location150 Ft W of Bear Mtn. RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97561, -105.26616
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon 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 Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Road over Bear Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.