US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of Watkins · Structure no. F-18-BK
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2040. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Box Elder 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.