Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI NW of Table Mesa D · Structure no. BOLD-12-0.78-02
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,461
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path is a concrete culvert carrying Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path 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 Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path carry?
About 2,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Moorhead Avenue over Bear Creek: Bike Path?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.