SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · 10 MI SE of Estes Park · Structure no. D-14-I
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.