US 36 Ml over Deer Trail Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 11.9 MI E of JCT I 70 · Structure no. F-21-U
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Deer Trail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Deer Trail Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Deer Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Deer Trail Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Deer Trail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.