SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek
GoodBoulder County, Colorado · 2.3 MI E of JCT US 287 · Structure no. D-16-DM
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,440 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.