SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek
PoorBoulder County, Colorado · Arapahoe Ave in Boulder · Structure no. D-15-AQ
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,950 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 52 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wbnd over Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml Wbnd over Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.