96th Street over Coal Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · 0.15 Mi. S. of SH42 · Structure no. LOUIS-96TH-COAL
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,821
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
96th Street over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Street over Coal Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,821 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,985 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 96th Street over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is 96th Street over Coal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 96th Street over Coal Creek carry?
About 15,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 96th Street over Coal Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 96th Street over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.