US Bridges

US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · In Lyons · Structure no. D-15-BB

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesNorth ST Vrain Creek
LocationIn Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates40.22568, -105.2725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over North ST Vrain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.