US Bridges

US 36 Ml over Left Hand Creek

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 6.2 MI So of JCT SH 66 · Structure no. D-15-BT

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over Left Hand Creek is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US 36 Ml over Left Hand Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,949 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location6.2 MI So of JCT SH 66
RouteU.S. Route 36B
Coordinates40.13011, -105.28242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,949 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Left Hand Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 Ml over Left Hand 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 Left Hand Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.