US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of 27th Way · Structure no. D-15-CC

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path is a concrete culvert carrying SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesSkunk Creek / Ped Path
Location0.1 MI N of 27th Way
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates39.99792, -105.26191
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 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 SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path 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 Skunk Creek / Ped Path carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over Skunk Creek / Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.