SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · Arapahoe Avenue · Structure no. D-15-AV
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,950 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml Ebnd over Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.