US Bridges

Pike Road over Left Hand Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Sunset ST · Structure no. LONG-PIKE-HOVER

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,459
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road over Left Hand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pike Road over Left Hand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 31 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 6 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 13,459 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,150 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPike Road
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Sunset ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoulder County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.138, -105.11722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,459 (2023)
Projected traffic16,150 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Pike Road over Left Hand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pike Road over Left Hand 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 Pike Road over Left Hand Creek carry?

About 13,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.