US Bridges

US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 4 MI E of Jct. SH 79 · Structure no. F-19-M

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek in Arapahoe 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,168 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4 MI E of Jct. SH 79
RouteU.S. Route 36D
Coordinates39.73813, -104.36094
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,168 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.