US Bridges

US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch

Fair

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

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesSupply Ditch
LocationIn Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates40.21913, -105.26108
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Supply Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over Supply Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.