48th Street over Goose Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · Just N. of Pearl ST · Structure no. BOLD-49-48THST
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 664
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 48th Street over Goose 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Street over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Street over Goose 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 48th Street over Goose Creek carry?
About 664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over Goose Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Street over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.