US 36 Ml over Badger Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 13.7 MI W of Last Chance · Structure no. F-21-L
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Badger Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 36 Ml over Badger Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Badger 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 2025.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Badger Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Badger Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.