US Bridges

SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml

Fair

Boulder County, Colorado · In Boulder · Structure no. D-16-DF

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,720 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 157 Ml
CrossesSH 119 Ml
LocationIn Boulder
RouteState Highway 157A
Coordinates40.03801, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH 119 Ml built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml 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 SH 119 Ml carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157 Ml over SH 119 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.