Fordham Street over Dry Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 0.3 MI So of Nelson Road · Structure no. LONG-FORD-QUAIL
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,944
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fordham Street over Dry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fordham Street over Dry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fordham Street over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fordham Street over Dry 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fordham Street over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fordham Street over Dry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Fordham Street over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.