South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · 200 Ft N of Creekside DR · Structure no. LONG-SNST-CRKSD
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek is a concrete frame carrying South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Sunset St. 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 South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek carry?
About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns South Sunset St. over Left Hand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.