Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · 350 Ft S of Evans DR · Structure no. BOLD-47-GLPNDR
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Gilpin Drive over Bear Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.