US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Strasburg · Structure no. F-19-C
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 109 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Little Comanche 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Little Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.