Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · At 38th Street · Structure no. BOLD-37-COLOAVE
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,343
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,811 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 107 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 Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Avenue over Skunk 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 Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek carry?
About 7,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Avenue over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.