US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · N. of Arapahoe Ave · Structure no. D-15-BC

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,320 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesBoulder Creek
LocationN. of Arapahoe Ave
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates40.01466, -105.27873
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,320 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 Ml 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.