US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · In Lyons · Structure no. D-15-I
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,594 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over ST Vrain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over ST Vrain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.