Sunset Way over Dry Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 20 Ft SW of Korte Way · Structure no. LONG-SUNS-KORT
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Way over Dry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sunset Way over Dry Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Way over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Way 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 Sunset Way over Dry Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Way over Dry Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Way over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.