17th Avenue over Spring Gulch
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · 750 Ft E of Whitehall DR · Structure no. LONG-17TH-WHTHL
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,396
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Avenue over Spring Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,396 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,275 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 104 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch carry?
About 9,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Avenue over Spring Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.