US Bridges

SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 3.6 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. F-18-AY

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSH 36 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location3.6 MI E of JCT US 40
RouteU.S. Route 36C
Coordinates39.74006, -104.66129
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 Ml over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.