US Bridges

US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · S End of Boulder · Structure no. D-15-BO

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,150 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 36 Wbnd Spur
CrossesUS 36 Spur/Baseline RD
LocationS End of Boulder
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates40.00065, -105.25815
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic18,150 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD 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 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Wbnd Spur over US 36 Spur/Baseline RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.