US Bridges

Martin Street over Left Hand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S Ken Pratt Blvd · Structure no. LONG-KEN-MART

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Street over Left Hand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Street over Left Hand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin Street
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location0.2 MI S Ken Pratt Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15078, -105.09269
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2023)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Martin Street over Left Hand Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Street over Left Hand 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 Martin Street over Left Hand Creek carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Martin Street over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Street over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.