US Bridges

Pace Street over Spring Gulch

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · .15 Mi. N of Wyndemere · Structure no. LONG-PACE-WYDMR

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,639
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pace Street over Spring Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Pace Street 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 7,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,167 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPace Street
CrossesSpring Gulch
Location.15 Mi. N of Wyndemere
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.19617, -105.07425
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,639 (2023)
Projected traffic9,167 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Pace Street over Spring Gulch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pace Street 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 Pace Street over Spring Gulch carry?

About 7,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pace Street over Spring Gulch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pace Street over Spring Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.