US Bridges

104th Street over Nwp

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 6.98 MI from I-25 · Structure no. NWP-06.98

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

104th Street over Nwp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 104th Street over Nwp in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries104th Street
CrossesNwp
Location6.98 MI from I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95662, -105.10932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 104th Street over Nwp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th Street over Nwp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 104th Street over Nwp carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 104th Street over Nwp?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Street over Nwp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.