US Bridges

Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 300 Ft W of 28th · Structure no. BOLD-44-WNDGTRL

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinding Trail DR
CrossesWonderland Creek
Location300 Ft W of 28th
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04352, -105.25977
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2023)
Projected traffic759 by 2043
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 Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Trail DR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Trail DR over Wonderland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.