US Bridges

S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 250 Ft S of Boston Ave · Structure no. LONG-PRAPK-BOSA

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,909
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,909 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,490 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Pratt Parkway
CrossesST Vrain Creek
Location250 Ft S of Boston Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15684, -105.10679
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,909 (2023)
Projected traffic15,490 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain 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 S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek carry?

About 12,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns S. Pratt Parkway over ST Vrain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.