SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR
FairBoulder County, Colorado · In Boulder · Structure no. D-16-DG
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR 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 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR?
The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns SH 157 Ml over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.