SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · Near Colorado Ave. · Structure no. D-16-CR
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,140 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns SH 157 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.