SH 7 Ml over South Boulder Creek
FairBoulder County, Colorado · In Boulder · Structure no. D-16-J
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over South Boulder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Ml over South Boulder Creek in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 years old, older 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,250 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SH 7 Ml over South Boulder 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 South Boulder Creek carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over South Boulder Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over South Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.