US Bridges

Junction Pl over Goose Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Pearl Pkwy · Structure no. BOLD-42-JUNCTPL

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,484
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction Pl over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Junction Pl over Goose Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJunction Pl
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Pearl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoulder County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.02518, -105.25111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2023)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Junction Pl over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction Pl over Goose 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 Junction Pl over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Junction Pl over Goose Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Junction Pl over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.