Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 300 Ft E of Meadow DR · Structure no. BOLD-50-BASELN
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,884
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baseline Road over Bear Canyon 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 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 14,884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baseline Road over Bear Canyon 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 Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek carry?
About 14,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns Baseline Road over Bear Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.