US Bridges

Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · S. Sunset ST and HWY 11 · Structure no. LONG-PRICE-FLO

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,332
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,798 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice/Frontage Rds
CrossesDry Creek
LocationS. Sunset ST and HWY 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoulder County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.14961, -105.12156
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,332 (2023)
Projected traffic8,798 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price/Frontage Rds over Dry 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 Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,332 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.

Who owns Price/Frontage Rds over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.