US Bridges

Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.4 MI So of Nelson RD · Structure no. LONG-GRAND-CLBN

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,692
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrandview Meadow D
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.4 MI So of Nelson RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14689, -105.16414
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2023)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Meadow D over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Meadow D over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.