US Bridges

SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · Harvard LN & SB Table · Structure no. BOLD-36-TABMSAD

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Table Mesa Dr.
CrossesBear Creek
LocationHarvard LN & SB Table
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.98503, -105.25072
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2023)
Projected traffic609 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear 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 SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SB Table Mesa Dr. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.