US 36 Ml over Coal Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 9 MI W of Last Chance · Structure no. F-21-V
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Coal Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 36 Ml over Coal Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Coal Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.