US Bridges

SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · .5 MI W of Foothills Pkwy · Structure no. D-16-CT

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path is a concrete culvert carrying SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 26,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,600 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119
CrossesWonderland Crk and Path
Location.5 MI W of Foothills Pkwy
RouteState Highway 119B
CountyBoulder County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.03792, -105.25361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck56 ft (17.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over Wonderland Crk and Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.