SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · JCT 157 & Arapahoe · Structure no. D-16-DB
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,770 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 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 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over Bear Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.