US Bridges

SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · 2.9 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. D-16-CU

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,440 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 157 Ml
CrossesPearl Street
Location2.9 MI N of US 36
RouteState Highway 157A
Coordinates40.02268, -105.24469
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,440 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 157 Ml over Pearl Street built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street 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 Pearl Street carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157 Ml over Pearl Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.