US Bridges

US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Int. 36 and I25 · Structure no. E-17-QA

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
916 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
168,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 168,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,400 by 2031. The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ebnd Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes
LocationInt. 36 and I25
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates39.8273, -104.98376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length916 ft (279.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168,000 (2018)
Projected traffic46,400 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes carry?

About 168,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes?

The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ebnd Ml over I 25 Ml Ramps Hov Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.