US Bridges

Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Valmont Drive · Structure no. BOLD-18-0.1-01

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingsridge Blvd.
CrossesWonderland Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Valmont Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03138, -105.23952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2023)
Projected traffic975 by 2043
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland 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 Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsridge Blvd. over Wonderland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.